Medsurg Nursing Journal

02/07/2025

❤️Today is National Wear Red Day! ❤️
Join us in raising awareness for heart disease—the #1 killer of women. Wear red, spread the word, and take action for heart health! The Heart Truth

02/07/2025

Want to know how to contact your legislators? Check out these easy tips to empower yourself with confidence and be a catalyst for change!

📢 How to Contact Your Legislators & Make an Impact! 🏛️

Nurses play a crucial role in advocating for change. These tips show you how to contact your legislators, write an impactful email, call with confidence, and even submit a letter to the editor. 📬📞

These tips were originally published in an article advocating for children's safety in relation to gun violence in schools, but they can be applied to any issue you care about.

Empower yourself with these advocacy tips and be a catalyst for change. Read the original article here: 🔗 https://doi.org/10.62116/PNJ.2024.50.3.143

02/04/2025

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01/30/2025

Med-surg nurses, your voice matters! 🗣️📖 Got insights, research, or experiences to share? MEDSURG Nursing Journal wants to hear from you! Submit your manuscript and make an impact today. ✨

📩 How do I submit?
Email us at [email protected]

📖 What type of articles are accepted?
Research articles, quality improvement projects, evidence-based practice, clinical, case studies, systematic reviews

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https://www.jannettipublications.com/journal/470987/author-guideline

01/28/2025

❓What does it take to develop confident, skilled nurse leaders?

Too often, nurses feel unprepared when stepping into leadership roles. This column dives into key strategies and training programs to help med-surg nurses build the skills they need to lead with confidence in today’s challenging health care systems. 💼💪

Read here: https://doi.org/10.62116/MSJ.2024.33.6.305

01/24/2025

📊 An estimated 58,450 new cases of oral cavity and pharynx cancer were expected to be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2024.

These cancers can profoundly impact speech, swallowing, and breathing, creating both physical and emotional challenges for patients. Early detection and effective management are essential for better outcomes. 🩺

📖 Learn how medical-surgical nurses play a vital role in care and support: https://doi.org/10.62116/MSJ.2024.33.6.299

01/21/2025

🚨 Early Identification Saves Lives! 🚨

Sepsis is a leading cause of hospital mortality, but up to 80% of sepsis deaths are preventable with early detection and prompt treatment. Learn how Megan E. Lorenz and Lauren Nawrocki used a Modified Early Warning Score Review Tool to improve early sepsis identification and patient outcomes on a medical-surgical unit. 🩺💡

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📖 Read the full article here: https://doi.org/10.62116/MSJ.2024.33.6.287

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01/20/2025

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a champion of equality, justice, and compassion. His words continue to inspire us to serve others with kindness and to work toward a brighter, more inclusive future. 💙

01/16/2025

🌟 New Podcast Episode Alert! 🌟
In this episode, MEDSURG Nursing Journal Editorial Board Member Dr. Barbara Potts chats with Karen Meade, an Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist at The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

🎙️ Topic: Nurse Innovation: A Path of Perseverance, Grit, and Creativity
Discover how a simple idea transformed into a game-changing device: urinary drainage bags designed to improve patient care. Hear the inspiring story of innovation, from concept to creation!

🎧 Now streaming on all podcast platforms!

👉 Listen here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/018-nurse-innovation-a-path-of-perseverance-grit-and-creativity--63716901

01/15/2025

🦶 Enhance patient mobility with confidence! The Comprehensive Mobility Evaluation Tool (CMET) empowers nurses to assess mobility needs accurately and guide nurse-led mobilization in acute care. 🩺✅ Discover the evidence supporting its reliability and benefits.

Read more: https://doi.org/10.62116/MSJ.2024.33.6.277

01/14/2025

📢 Nurses continue to rank as the most trusted profession for the 23rd year in a row! According to Gallup, a remarkable 76% of Americans rate nurses' honesty and ethics as "very high" or "high." 🩺

👏 Let’s celebrate the compassion, dedication, and professionalism that make nurses the backbone of our health care system.

🔗 Read more about the rankings: https://news.gallup.com/poll/655106/americans-ratings-professions-stay-historically-low.aspx

01/10/2025

It's Friday – the perfect time to catch up on some reading! 📚

Strep throat isn’t just a sore throat—it’s a highly contagious bacterial infection that can lead to serious complications if untreated.

🩺 This Integrating Evidence Into Practice column highlights the importance of timely diagnosis, treatment, and patient education to prevent its spread.

👉 https://doi.org/10.62116/MSJ.2024.33.6.302

01/08/2025

📢 Exploring Interpreter Services in Nursing for Patients with Low English Proficiency 🌍

Effective communication is critical in nursing care, especially for patients with low English proficiency. A recent study highlighted the inconsistent use of interpreter services by nurses during routine care, revealing key barriers like time constraints and availability.

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Learn more about how interpreter services can improve patient outcomes and what needs to change for better care.
🔗 https://doi.org/10.62116/MSJ.2024.33.6.293

01/06/2025

❄️ Call for Submissions: Warm Up to New Opportunities this Winter!

As winter settles in, it's the perfect time to reflect, grow, and share knowledge within the nursing community. 🌟 MEDSURG Nursing is inviting YOU to submit your work and share your expertise with fellow professionals.

Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a student eager to contribute, we welcome a wide range of submissions:
🩺 Clinical Case Studies
📈 Continuous Quality Improvement Reports
📚 Evidence-Based Practice Initiatives
🔍 Systematic Reviews
📝 Research Articles

To submit your manuscript, email us at [email protected].

We encourage you to not only submit your own work but to also inspire your peers, colleagues, and students to contribute. Together, we can keep the momentum of learning and improvement flowing all season long! ❄️

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01/03/2025

✨ New Year, New Opportunities to Learn ✨
Start your new year with 1.2 contact hours while exploring a meaningful topic: Family Nursing Actions at End of Life.

This scoping review highlights 47 nursing actions that clinical nurses can use to support families through communication, decision-making, and education. Providing compassionate, informed care during end-of-life moments is one of the most profound roles nurses play. 💙

📖 Read the full article here: https://doi.org/10.62116/MSJ.2024.33.6.267
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01/01/2025

🎉✨ Happy New Year from MEDSURG Nursing Journal! ✨🎉

Welcome, 2025! Start the year strong with the November/December issue of MEDSURG Nursing, filled with evidence-based articles and insights tailored for medical-surgical nurses.

📖 Access the latest content and join the conversation: https://www.jannettipublications.com/journal/470987/current-issue

Here’s to a year of growth, learning, and excellence in medical-surgical nursing! 🌟

12/23/2024

Happy Holidays from MEDSURG Nursing! Wishing you a season filled with peace, joy, and well-deserved rest. ❄️🎄✨

12/20/2024

❄️ Cozy up with the latest November/December issue this holiday season! 🎄

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📖 In This Issue:
✅ Family-Focused Nursing Actions at End of Life
✅ Improving Early Identification of Sepsis
✅ Developing Future Med-Surg Nurse Leaders
✅ Interpreter Services for Patients with Low English Proficiency..and so much more!