Implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion modules into a nursing trends and issues course: A quality improvement project.

Background: The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) supports integrating diversity, equity, and inclusivity (DEI) into nursing curricula to aid in preparing students to administer competent care for diverse patient populations. AACN highlights equitable healthcare as the overarching goal and catalyst for improving patient health, reducing health disparities, and addressing social determinants of health.

Aim: The aim is to plan, implement, and evaluate diversity, equity, and inclusion modules in a nursing trends and issues course.

Implantable loop recorder detection for atrial fibrillation to prevent stroke in high-risk patients.

Implantable loop recorders (ILRs) are cardiac-monitoring devices that detect dangerous dysrhythmias, such as atrial fibrillation (AF). This article discusses whether ILRs can prevent strokes in high-risk patients by detecting AF.

Integrating Climate Change Concepts into Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Curricula with the Application of the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties Competencies.

Climate change has been labeled one of the most significant threats to patient health. Advanced practice registered nurses must acquire adequate preparatory education to care for patients during climate change. They would benefit from implementing climate change concepts to provide safe and quality care for patients.

Antiretroviral therapies and corticosteroids: Drug-drug interactions.

Antiretroviral therapies for HIV may cause systemic toxicities when coadministered with corticosteroids. Potential drug-drug interactions may occur, leading to iatrogenic Cushing syndrome or adrenal insufficiency. This article highlights the drug-drug interactions of antiretroviral therapies with corticosteroids.

Examining the Learning Characteristics of Nursing Students: A Literature Review.

Background: Research findings have revealed that some students are not prepared to face the challenges associated with online learning, and attrition rates have been found to be a major concern. This review aimed to investigate the learning characteristics nursing students need before enrolling in online learning to ensure success.

Method: Electronic databases were searched to investigate the learning characteristics of students for the literature review.

COVID-19: Understanding Testing.

Occupational health nurses need to understand tests for COVID-19 infection and antibodies, how to interpret results, and where to find credible information and resources.

Screening for Chronic Hepatitis C Virus: Occupational Health Nurses Interpreting the Titers.

Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) can lead to serious health consequences or even death if titers are misinterpreted during screening. Occupational health nurses (OHNs) need to understand HCV titers to prevent adverse health outcomes among workers.

Assessing for and managing chronic insomnia in primary care settings.

Chronic insomnia is the most common sleep disorder. Improper or delayed diagnosis can lead to serious health problems. Early accurate assessment is essential to guide and provide safe treatment.

Prostate Cancer: How Nurse Practitioners Can Aid in Disease Diagnosis and Management.

Early diagnosis and management of prostate cancer is crucial to providing safe, high-quality care to patients. Understanding the complexities of the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer can help nurse practitioners (NPs) make timely decisions to assess a patient's complaints and consider differential diagnoses. Acting on diagnostics, NPs can guide patients through treatment strategies to ensure positive health outcomes.

Type 2 diabetes management: A practice guide for NPs.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is an endocrine and metabolic disorder that requires ongoing medical management. If T2DM is not adequately assessed and managed, a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations and complications may occur. This article provides clinical guidance to NPs on the management of T2DM in primary care settings.