AACN American Association of Critical-Care Nurses

What do you do for a patient with severe traumatic brain injury with an EVD and elevated ICP who is also in fulminant ARDS from COVID-19? asks trauma CNS Nicole Frederick. Read her blog for insight into the complicated needs of patients with traumatic injuries and COVID-19.

"Got my 2nd COVID vaccine. #foreverythingilove #leadbyexample #covidvacccine #blacknursesrock" - @brandnu2u #repost

The NFL is giving free Super Bowl LV tickets to 7,500 vaccinated nurses and other healthcare workers representing the communities of all 32 teams to thank and honor them for their service during the pandemic. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says, We hope in a small way that this initiative will inspire our country and recognize these true American heroes.

Nurses are the heart of healthcare and the perfect partners for helping raise awareness about heart health during American Heart Month. Learn more: https://bit.ly/39rnQyo #heartmonth

Nancy Blake, CNO at HarborUCLA Medical Center, has worked in disaster preparedness for 35 years, but nobody prepared me or the staff for 10 months of this, she told Scientific American.

What tips do you have for nurses working night shift for the first time?

"Wearing is Caring" - @felizrp #repost

During a session for the Oncology Nursing Society’s virtual conference, CCRN-certified nurses Terri Townsend of Community Hospital Anderson and Pamela Anderson of St. Vincent Medical Group, shared their tips on eliminating bullying behavior and creating a healthy work environment.

Staying committed to clinical inquiry during COVID-19. Read now: https://bit.ly/2HyC6uR

Hospital-acquired pressure injuries are on the rise. Explore how Boston MICU nurses decreased HAPI occurrence 68%, and use their experience to spark ideas for your own practice.

How do you do #Halloween? [photos: Anna the Nurse, Maria Juarez, Chad Bigley]

"When life introduces you to good people, you learn to celebrate & appreciate their willingness to share their space with you. #CriticalCareNurses #ICUCrew #ICUNurses #TravelNurses #Covid19 #Coronavirus #TexasBound #ILoveFridays #FightingCovid #WeAreTheBest" - @uzomatt #repost

How are you managing ARDS in your patients?

"Witnessing loss and recovery, and the experiences I’ve been through while working during COVID only makes me a stronger nurse. There’s also a certain serenity just in being thankful for each day, all while saving lives... I’m extremely grateful I chose the rewarding field of nursing. I wouldn’t have it any other way. " - @nurseangelisa #repost

With the race for a COVID-19 vaccine receiving so much attention, update your understanding of vaccine development and safety implications.

How do we move forward during this time of uncertainty? I think it’s about cultivating confidence through our enduring commitment to evidence-based practice. The good news is that we have evidence about actions to build and improve confidence, and these actions are a part of everything we do. AACN President Elizabeth Bridges

Until further notice, celebrate everything! #Repost from @lifewith_roroninja

Nursing and assessments go together like PB&Jcheck in with your neuro assessment skills today!

Pumpkin spice everything to get you through #Halloween? Yes or no?

"10 years of work but it was worth it! I’m a provider at the same place I used to clean " - Jaines A. (@j.m.a._dnp via Instagram) #repost