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From Practitioner to Politics, with Rep. (and alumna!) Lauren Underwood
Watch Rep. Underwood’s fireside chat with Dean Patricia Davidson Meet Congresswoman Lauren Underwood—representative for Illinois’s 14th congressional district. She’s also a nurse. And a 2009 MSN/MPH alum. And the youngest black woman ever elected to congress. She and Dean Patricia Davidson sat for a fireside chat during Alumni Weekend. When asked what sets a Hopkins The post From Practitioner to Politics, with Rep. (and alumna!) Lauren Underwood appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - October 4, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: On the Pulse Lauren Underwood Politics Public health Source Type: blogs

Countdown to Alumni Weekend
Three… two… one… Let the countdown to alumni weekend begin! Year 131 is closing in, #HopkinsNursing130 is wrapping up, and Johns Hopkins nurses from across the ages are about to emerge on the Baltimore scene to reconnect, enjoy tradition, and check out what’s new in nursing. Alumni Weekend Agenda  Thursday: Hypertension/Cardiovascular Care Symposium (CNE hours) The post Countdown to Alumni Weekend appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - October 1, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: On the Pulse Alumni Weekend Lauren Underwood Source Type: blogs

DNP Nurses Represent Hopkins on the Hill
Advanced practice registered nurses in the midst of their doctor of nursing practice (DNP) program emerge on the Johns Hopkins scene. It’s immersion time. Students in the DNP program, ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report, practice in different settings, from the Department of Veterans Affairs, to the biocontainment unit at Johns Hopkins Hospital, The post DNP Nurses Represent Hopkins on the Hill appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - September 27, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: On the Pulse dnp Hopkins on the Hill nursing administration policy Source Type: blogs

What Makes a Mentor?
Your mentors have mentors. And assistant professors Carmen Alvarez, PhD, RN, CRNP, CNM and Yvonne Commodore Mensah, PhD, MHS, RN, FAHA, FPCNA have a mentor in common, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor Lisa Cooper. Lisa Cooper, MD, MPH holds joint appointments in the Johns Hopkins schools of nursing, public health and medicine. She has an extensive record The post What Makes a Mentor? appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - September 26, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: Nursing Podcasts On the Pulse bloomberg distinguished professor Interprofessional education Mentor Source Type: blogs

Hispanic Nurses, There is Power in Numbers
Lupe Hernandez, MSN, FNP-BC is leading the way for the next generation. A DNP/MBA student—and president of NAHN Illinois Chapter!—she’s sharing her leadership journey. There’s power in numbers. Hispanic and LatinX people represent 18 percent of the U.S., but less than five percent of nurses. So with NAHN, her mission is mentorship… and Illinois is The post Hispanic Nurses, There is Power in Numbers appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - September 25, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: On the Pulse Hispanic latinx Mentor NAHN Source Type: blogs

Nurses and Midwives “ Power the Path ” to Universal Health Coverage
Nurses and midwives make up nearly 80 percent of the health care workforce in developing countries. Yet too often they are not included in policy-making, and are not empowered at the full scope of practice. And unless we address the oversight, we can’t reach universal health coverage. Eighty percent. In developing nations, a nurse or The post Nurses and Midwives “Power the Path” to Universal Health Coverage appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - September 25, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: New On the Pulse Global health midwife nurse united nations universal health coverage WHO Source Type: blogs

Can inpatient nurses use auricular point acupressure to help oncology patients manage pain?
We think it could. It’s the premise of Chao Hsing Yeh’s research, which examines how oncology nurses can integrate auricular point acupressure into the everyday pain management aspect of inpatient nursing care. It’s currently being implemented at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center (Johns Hopkins Hospital). Now nurses can select “auricular point acupressure” as a The post Can inpatient nurses use auricular point acupressure to help oncology patients manage pain? appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - September 20, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: On the Pulse acupressure Acute Care auricular acupressure cancer oncology pain Source Type: blogs

Dr. Bruce Schoneboom and the HHS Pain Task Force
Back in May, Bruce Schoneboom wrapped up his appointment to the HHS Pain Management Best Practices Inter-Agency Task Force. The group determined best practices for managing chronic and acute pain—and addressed judicious prescribing of opioids. If you didn’t know: The CDC reports there are 192 overdose deaths in the U.S. every day. Forty percent of The post Dr. Bruce Schoneboom and the HHS Pain Task Force appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - September 17, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: New On the Pulse DNP nurse anesthesiology nurse anesthetist pain month Source Type: blogs

Trending: The resurgence of measles in the U.S.
By: Midori Trojanowski The online health community thrives on Facebook and Instagram, where a vast number of health influencers (social media personalities who have built a community following around a particular topic) offer inconsistent advice on everything from vaccinations to what to eat to what kinds of exercises you should do for a desired look. The post Trending: The resurgence of measles in the U.S. appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - September 12, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: New On the Pulse anti-vaxxers immunization measles Vaccine Source Type: blogs

We Need Nurses to Take on the Mental Health Crisis
There is a deep demand for diverse nurses who understand the unique stress of the population they serve. And they’re answering a wider call—between 2014 and 2015, there was a 58 percent increase in mental health nursing jobs requiring an RN and a 17 percent increase in demand for psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs. We need The post We Need Nurses to Take on the Mental Health Crisis appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - September 10, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: On the Pulse Military suicide Veteran Source Type: blogs

What is a clinical nurse specialist?
Nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist, nurse midwife, and clinical nurse specialist make up the advanced practice registered nurse class so frequently featured in U.S. News & World Report’s “best jobs.” Although clinical nurse specialists (CNS) have an “excellent” job outlook, it’s the least talked-about option. So here are the facts about clinical nurse specialists. What is The post What is a clinical nurse specialist? appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - September 6, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: On the Pulse advanced practice registered nurse APRN clinical nurse specialist Nurse practitioner Source Type: blogs

How to become a nurse anesthetist
Thinking of becoming a nurse anesthetist? It’s a good idea—the profession’s been listed among U.S. News & World Report’s “best jobs” consistently since 2016 and it’s the #3 “best health care job” for 2020. Their median salary is $165,000, their unemployment rate is just .4 percent, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 16.2 percent The post How to become a nurse anesthetist appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - August 16, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Online Editor Tags: On the Pulse dnp Nurse Anesthesiology Source Type: blogs

There ’s a new cure for the deadliest strain of tuberculosis. So what’s that mean for the REACH Initiative’s HIV research in South Africa?
“This strain of tuberculosis (TB) is XDR-TB – extremely drug resistant tuberculosis– and is, as the name implies, highly resistant to the standard treatments,” says professor and TB/HIV expert Jason Farley, PhD, MPH, ANP-BC, AACRN, FAAN. HIV weakens the immune system, increasing the risk of TB in people with HIV. Dr. Farley’s Center, The REACH The post There’s a new cure for the deadliest strain of tuberculosis. So what’s that mean for the REACH Initiative’s HIV research in South Africa? appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - August 16, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Online Editor Tags: On the Pulse antimicrobial resistance hiv REACH initiative TB tuberculosis Source Type: blogs

Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness … and Dr. Brittany Wenniser í:iostha Jock
What gets you curious? Getting Curious host Jonathan Van Ness (also known for his web series Gay of Thrones and appearances on Queer Eye) wants to know. And this week he “got curious” with Dr. Brittany Wenniserí:iostha Jock, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing post-doctoral fellow. She’s in good company; Jonathan’s guests have included Erin Brockovich, The post Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness… and Dr. Brittany Wenniserí:iostha Jock appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - August 9, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: Nursing Podcasts On the Pulse getting curious native american Source Type: blogs

8 New nurse tips from 2018 grads to 2019 grads
Another cohort of Hopkins nurses are making their way into practice.  They’re just what the clinician ordered—we need nurses who can take on the ever-growing challenge of chronic disease management, and to lead in promoting wellness with our holistic care, total patient perspective. And we need Hopkins nurses who are committed to what’s right, even The post 8 New nurse tips from 2018 grads to 2019 grads appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine. (Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University)
Source: Nursing Blogs at Johns Hopkins University - August 8, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Editor Tags: Nursing Career On the Pulse Source Type: blogs