Discover how nurses' harrowing work during the first six months of the pandemic is being preserved for history.
Shawn Kennedy, Editor-in-Chief Emerita of the American Journal of Nursing, and Christine Moffa, Senior Clinical Editor, present the key contents of the journal's April 2022 issue. This episode marks Kennedy's final regular highlights segment following her transition from Editor-in-Chief. They discuss several featured articles, beginning with original research titled "Losing the Art and Failing the Science of Nursing," which documents nurses' work experiences during the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic. The continuing education feature is on trauma-informed care by Elisabeth Dowd-Ellenberg, outlining six foundational principles and addressing the needs of the "never served" population. A cultivating quality article examines using an American Heart Association app to improve accuracy in documenting cardiopulmonary arrest events, comparing it to traditional paper methods. The cover article, tied to Earth Day, focuses on planetary health nursing and how nurses can engage in research, education, and advocacy for ecosystem restoration. The Nursing Research, Step by Step column explains the use and potential pitfalls of secondary data in research, listing publicly available sources. News sections cover global vaccine inequity, the health effects of climate change, and a study linking hormone therapy for transgender teens to better mental health in adulthood. An archival piece from 1931 surveys nurses' hobbies, with gardening ranking number one. A surprising insight is how documentation inaccuracies during codes, even by minutes, can significantly impact research on resuscitation effectiveness. The episode reveals that nurses often face re-traumatization in healthcare settings due to feeling judged. It notes the World Health Organization has made planetary health a key priority moving forward. The hosts find the 1931 hobby article both quaint and still relevant for stress reduction today. The tone is professional, collegial, and informative, reflecting a monthly editorial overview. The style is a structured conversational exchange between the two editors. This episode is ideal for nurses, nursing students, and healthcare researchers seeking a curated summary of current clinical evidence and journalistic topics. Listeners looking for deep dives into single topics or narrative storytelling might prefer to skip this broad overview.
