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Mental health in nursing: A student's perspective.
Nursing
January 2021
At Radford University School of Nursing in Radford, Va., Candis Halsted recently earned her DNP and Virginia T. Hart is an assistant professor and interim psychiatric mental health NP program coordinator.
A stigma around mental health issues within healthcare and nursing itself has created a culture of perfectionism in the workplace, and nurses struggle to live up to the expectations while pushing aside their feelings, thoughts, and needs. Inspired by one author's personal experiences, this article explores mental health issues many nurses confront today.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDoes skin care frequency affect the severity of incontinence-associated dermatitis in critically ill patients?
Nursing
December 2014
At Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo., Patricia Conley is a staff nurse in the PCU, David McKinsey is an infectious diseases physician, Olwyn Ross is a wound care and ostomy nurse, and Jennifer Feeback is the division director of clinical research. Anthony Ramsey is the director at Radford University School of Nursing in Radford, Va.
Background: Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) is a potentially serious skin injury that can lead to pressure ulcers (PUs). Multiple studies have indicated the need for evidence to find the most effective skin care protocol to reduce the incidence and severity of IAD in critically ill patients.
Objective: To compare the incidence and severity of IAD in two groups on a progressive care unit (PCU) using a defined skin care protocol: cleaning with a gentle cleanser and moisturizer, then applying a skin protectant/barrier.