The OJIN editors welcome new Letters to the Editor. If you wish to further the discussion of any OJIN topic submit your letter for consideration to OJIN editor. Please limit letters to no more than 500 words.
Healthcare and Quality: Perspectives from Nursing
- Letter to the Editor by Celeste M. Schultz and colleagues to OJIN topic: “Healthcare and Quality: Perspectives from Nursing.”
Celeste M. Schultz, PhD, RN-BC, CPNP-PC; Samantha Bothwell, MSN-Ed., RN; Alisha Carter, MSN, RN; Catherine Leipold, MSN, RN, APRN-BC (February 5, 2020) - Letter to the Editor by Stefani Magnowski to “The Influence of Quality Improvement Efforts on Patient Outcomes and Nursing Work: A Perspective from Chief Nursing Officers at Three Large Health Systems”
Stefani Magnowski, MSN, RN, CNE, NE-BC (October 11, 2018) - Letter to the Editor by Cynthia Jones to “Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN): The Key is Systems Thinking”
Cynthia Jones, BSN, RN (December 15, 2014)
Healthcare Reform: Nurses Impact Policy
- Letter to the Editor by Nurse Involvement on Boards to topic "Healthcare Reform: Nurses Impact Policy"
AnnMarie Lee Walton, PhD, MPH, RN, OCN, CHES; Amanda Lucas, MSN, RN; Connie Mullinix, PhD, MBA, MPH, RN; Jimmy T. Efird, PhD, MSc (January 16, 2020) - Letter to the Editor by Ali Duncan to “Opiate Crisis and Healthcare Reform in America: A Review for Nurses”
Ali Duncan, RN (July 15, 2018) - Letter to the Editor by Rudd to “Opiate Crisis and Healthcare Reform in America: A Review for Nurses”
Lisa P. Rudd, RN, BSN (July 14, 2018) - Letter to the Editor by April Hardy to “Opiate Crisis and Healthcare Reform in America: A Review for Nurses”
April Hardy, RN (June 18, 2018) - Letter to the Editor by Andrea Brassard to “Opiate Crisis and Healthcare Reform in America: A Review for Nurses"
Andrea Brassard, PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP (August 29, 2017)
Care Coordination: Benefits of Interprofessional Collaboration
Patient Safety: Who Guards the Patient?
- Letter to the Editor by Troy Nunes to “Moving Shift Report to the Bedside: An Evidence-Based Quality Improvement Project”
Troy Nunes, RN (February 15, 2019) - Letter to the Editor by Katie Matthews to “Moving Shift Report to the Bedside: An Evidence-Based Quality Improvement Project”
Katie Matthews, RN (February 13, 2019) - Letter to the Editor by Jana Messer to “Moving Shift Report to the Bedside: An Evidence-Based Quality Improvement Project”
Jana Messer, RN (February 11, 2019) - Letter to the Editor by Christa Mock to “Moving Shift Report to the Bedside: An Evidence-Based Quality Improvement Project”
Christa Mock, ADN, RN (February 4, 2018) - Letter to the Editor by Chime Dolkar to the topic “Patient Safety: Who Guards the Patient?”
Chime Dolkar, RN (April 22, 2016) - Letter to the Editor by John Michael Harris to “Electronic Health Record: Evidence-Based Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections Care Practices”
John Michael Harris (October 30, 2014) - Letter to the Editor by Parast to the topics “Patient Safety: Who Guards the Patient? and “Nurse Safety: Have We Addressed the Risks?”
Nazli Parast (April 5, 2011) - Letter to the Editor by Dhakal to Improving Quality and Patient Safety by Retaining Nursing Expertise
Sangita Khanal Dhakal, RN (December 15, 2010) - Letter to the Editor by Lo to Improving Quality and Patient Safety by Retaining Nursing Expertise
Carmelle Christine Lo (October 11, 2010) - Letter to the Editor by Cockerel on "Vigilance: The Essence of Nursing"
Alice J. Cockerel RN, MSM (March 27, 2006) - Letter to the Editor by Finfgeld-Connett on "Vigilance: The Essence of Nursing"
Deborah Finfgeld-Connett, PhD, APRN, BC (October 25, 2005) - Letter to the Editor by Kane on "Patient Safety: A Shared Responsibility"
Tammy Kane, R.R.T. (April 30, 2004) - Letter to the Editor by Khasawneh on "Patient Safety: Who Guards the Patient?"
Rami Raja Saleh Khasawneh, RN, BSN, MPH (October 25, 2005) - Letter to the Editor by Adeola on "Patient Safety: Who Guards the Patient?"
Mope T. Adeola, RN, BS (June 9, 2005) - Letter to the Editor by Smith on "Patient Safety: Who Guards the Patient?"
Kelly M. Smith, RN, BS (February 23, 2004) - Letter to the Editor by Tomachick on "Patient Safety: Who Guards the Patient?"
Janice Tomachick (March 10, 2004)
Elimination of Barriers to RN Scope of Practice: Opportunities and Challenges
- Letter to the Editor by Sherry K. Markwell to “Enhancing Patient Safety: Factors Influencing Medical Error Recovery Among Medical-Surgical Nurses”
Sherry K. Markwell, RN, BSN, MM, CPHRM (November 1, 2018) - Letter to the Editor by Marilyn Smith to “Enhancing Patient Safety: Factors influencing Medical Error Recovery among Medical-Surgical Nurses”
Marilyn Smith, MSN, RN (August 6, 2018) - Letter to the Editor by Carolyn Brake to Overview and Summary: Elimination of Barriers to RN Scope of Practice Opportunities and Challenges
Carolyn D. Brake, RN (April 17, 2017)
Moral Courage Amid Moral Distress: Strategies for Action
- Letter to the Editor by Jason Roy to “Nurses Need Not Be Guilty Bystanders: Caring for Vulnerable Immigrant Populations”
Jason Roy, BS, RN, CFRN (October 20, 2018) - Reply by Authors Elizabeth Moran Fitzgerald and colleagues to Jason Roy on “Nurses Need Not Be Guilty Bystanders: Caring for Vulnerable Immigrant Populations”
Elizabeth Moran Fitzgerald, EdD, MEd, M.S., RN, CNS-BC; Judith G. Myers, PhD, RN; & Paul Clark, PhD, MA, RN (October 22, 2018)
- Letter to the Editor by Gallegos to “Moral Courage Amid Moral Distress: Strategies for Action"
Rosario Gallegos (August 16, 2011) - Letter to the Editor by Kimberly R. Howard to Using the AACN Framework to Alleviate Moral Distress by Carol McCue
Kimberly R. Howard (March 10, 2011) - Letter to the Editor by Thompson to Moral Courage and the Nurse Leader
Regina Thompson, BSN, RN (December 20, 2010)
Ethics
- Letter to the Editor by Melanie Grimes to “Ethics: Ethical Issues with Medical Errors: Shaping a Culture of Safety in Healthcare”
Melanie Grimes, RN (August 8, 2018) - Letter to the Editor by Deborah Santivañez to the Ethics column
Deborah Santivañez PhD (January 9, 2014) - Letter to the Editor by Tanya Ushakof to Ethics and Pain Management in Hospitalized Patients
Tanya Ushakof (June 28, 2013) - Letter to the Editor by Moore to "Ethics: The Value of Nursing Ethics: What about Nurse Jackie?”
Caitlin Moore (May 21, 2010) - Letter to the Editor by Macke to "Ethics: The Value of Nursing Ethics: What about Nurse Jackie?”
Krissy R. Macke, RN, BSN, EMT-P (May 21, 2010) - Letter to the Editor by Tanya M. Wilson on Ethics: The Value of Nursing Ethics. What about Nurse Jackie?
Tanya M. Wilson, BSN, RN (January 11, 2010) - Letter to the Editor by Riedel, Sander and Miller-Wenning on Ethics: Is The Doctor of Nursing Practice Ethical?
Lisa M. Riedel, Theresa M. Sander, and Kimberlee Miller-Wenning (December 8, 2009) - Letter to the Editor from Lohman on Ethics: Is the Doctor of Nursing Practice Ethical?
Theresa A. Lohman, MS, RN, CNM, FNP-BC (June 24, 2009) - Letter to the editor by Sophia M. Jones to “What Would You Do? Ethics and Infection Control”
Sophia M. Jones (August 9, 2007) - Letter to the Editor on Ethics: Is the Doctor of Nursing Practice Ethical?
Rob Detlefsen (October 27, 2006)
Delivering Nursing Care: Current Factors to Consider
Promoting Healthy Work Environments: A Shared Responsibility
- Letter to the Editor by Karen Ho to “Benefits of On-Site Clinics”
Karen Ho, RN (August 4, 2018) - Letter to the Editor by Kristian “Kiki” Divin, BSN, RN to “Psychological Distress and Workplace Bullying Among Registered Nurses”
Kristian “Kiki” Divin, BSN, RN (April 25, 2017) - Letter to the Editor by Jennifer Trent to “Lateral Violence in Nursing and the Theory of the Nurse as Wounded Healer"
Jennifer Trent, MBA, RN (November 17, 2014) - Letter to the Editor by Lindberg to Healthy Academic Work Environments
Claire Lindberg (October 6, 2010) - Letter to the Editor by Smith on "Growing Future Nurse Leaders to Build and Sustain Healthy Work Environments at the Unit Level"
Jessica L. Smith, Senior Nursing Student (August 3, 2010)
The Patient Experience: Capturing the Intricacies of Contributing Factors
Legislative
- Letter to the Editor by Lisa A. Reed to “Legislative: Providing Veteran-Specific Healthcare”
Lisa C. Reed, RN (April 29, 2017) - Letter to the Editor by Powell on the Legislative: Searching for Health Policy Information on the Internet: An Essential Advocacy Skill
Bethany Powell, BSN, RN (November 30, 2012) - Letter to the Editor by Headen to Legislative: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: What’s in it for Nursing?
Cherese Headen, LPN (June 24, 2010) - Letter to the Editor on Legislative: The Nursing Shortage: A Public Health Issue for All
Sally Ellis Fletcher, RN, MSN, APRN, CNS, NP (June 26, 2009) - Letter to the Editor on Legislative: The Nursing Shortage: A Public Health Issue for All
Carolyn (April 15, 2009)
The Many Faces of Diversity: Providing Culturally Competent Care
Healthy Nurses: Perspectives on Caring for Ourselves
Organizational Outcomes for Providers and Patients
- Letter to the Editor by Bethany Durbin to “Multigenerational Challenges: Team-Building for Positive Clinical Workforce Outcomes”
Bethany Durbin, RN, BSN, CCTC (April 22, 2017) - Reply by Authors Moore and colleagues to Durbin on “Multigenerational Challenges: Team-Building for Positive Clinical Workforce Outcomes”
Jill M. Moore, PhD, RN, CNE; Marcee Everly, DNP, ND, MSN, RN, CNM; Renee Bauer, PhD, MS, RN (April 23, 2017)
Nursing Technologies: Innovation and Implementation
- Letter to the Editor by Kendra Williams to "Virtual Nursing Avatars: Nurse Roles and Evolving Concepts of Care"
Kendra Williams, RN (April 19, 2017) - Letter to the Editor by John Michael Harris to “Electronic Health Record: Evidence-Based Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections Care Practices”
John Michael Harris (October 30, 2014) - Letter to the Editor by Mullen on Improving Communication with Low-Income Women Using Today’s Technology
Beth Mullen, BSN, RN, CCM (January 11, 2013) - Reply by Cibulka, Fischer, & Fischer to Mullen on Improving Communication with Low-Income Women Using Today’s Technology
Nancy Cibulka, PhD, RN, WHNP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP; Harry W. Fischer, MA; Anna J. Fischer, BFA, M.P.P (January 11, 2013)
- Letter to the Editor to Nursing Technologies: Innovation and Implementation
Flora Rahimaghaei, MSc, BSc PhD Candidate (June 26, 2009)
Who Does What in Health Care?
Cochrane Review Briefs
Health Care and the Aging Population: What are Today's Challenges?
HIPAA: How Our Health Care World Has Changed
- Letter to the Editor by Cheryl W. Owens to “HIPAA: Past, Present and Future Implications for Nurses
Cheryl W. Owens, CNM, MN, MPH (August 25, 2015) - Letter to the Editor on "Notes on the Tension Between Privacy and Surveillance in Nursing"
Patricia Gonzales (November 28, 2005) - Letter to the Editor by Smith on "Notes on the Tension Between Privacy and Surveillance in Nursing"
Ursula Adrian Smith, RN, BSN (November 28, 2005) - Letter to the Editor on "HIPAA: A Few Years Later"
David Fowler, VP (October 25, 2005) - Letter to the Editor on "HIPAA: How Our Health Care World has Changed"
Donna Conway, RN, BSN, MA, CDE (October 25, 2005)
Telehealth: Promise or Peril?
- Letter to the Editor by Danielle Goeren and Laura Taylor, to “Telehealth: Promise or Peril?”
Danielle Goeren, RN, BSN & Laura Taylor, PhD, RN (November 14, 2014) - Letter to the Editor by Miller on Telehealth: Promise or Peril?
Marilyn Miller (May 2, 2002) - Letter to the Editor by Meere on "Health Information Privacy Protection: Crisis or Common Sense?"
Ronda Meere (May 20, 2002) - Letter to the Editor by Elebiary on "Window of Opportunity for Home Care Nurses"
Hoda A. Elebiary, BSN, MSN, PhD (July 30, 2003)
Informatics
- Letter to the Editor by Larry William Hertel to Informatics Column
Larry William Hertel, MSN (August 15, 2014) - Letter to the Editor by Gorman on "Informatics: Where Is It?"
Jesse Gorman, RN (July 2, 2012) - Letter to the Editor by Theresa Baroni on Informatics: The Electronic Health Record: Will Nursing Be on Board When the Ship Leaves?
Theresa Baroni, RN, MSN, Ed. (January 7, 2010) - Letter to the Editor to Informatics: The Electronic Health Record: Will Nursing Be on Board When the Ship Leaves?
Kathleen M. Hunter, PhD, RN-BC (October 30, 2008)
Environmental Health: Important Choices for a Greener World
Electronic Publishing: How, What and Why?
- Letter to the Editor by Theresa Guild to “Open Access Part I: The Movement, The Issues, and The Benefits” and “Open Access Part II: The Structure, Resources, and Implications for Nurses”
Theresa Guild, BSN, RN (August 6, 2013) - Reply by author to Guild on “Open Access Part I: The Movement, The Issues, and The Benefits” and “Open Access Part II: The Structure, Resources, and Implications for Nurses” by Jan Nick, PhD, RNC-OB, CNE, ANEF
Jan M Nick, PhD, RNC-OB, CNE, ANEF (August 6, 2013)
Partnerships and Collaboration: What Skills are Needed?
- Letter to the Editor by Brack to Interprofessional Collaboration within Faculty Roles: Teaching, Service, and Research
Amirah Brack (July 22, 2013) - Letter to the Editor by Kern-Manwaring to Partnerships and Collaboration
Nancy M. Kern-Manwaring, RN, MSN, CNS (December 11, 2012) - Letter to the Editor by Donlin on Nurse-Physician Workplace Collaboration
Michael Donlin (May 27, 2008) - Letter to the Editor on "Nurse-Physician Workplace Collaboration"
Kenneth A. Pinette (July 26, 2005) - Letter to the Editor on "Collaboration: Leadership in a Global Technological Environment"
Linda K. Goss, BS, RN (October 25, 2005)
Patient and Visitor Violence: What Do We Know? What Can We Do?
The New Millennium: Evolving and Emerging Nursing Roles
The Nursing Shortage: Is This Cycle Different?
- Letter to the Editor by Al Merchant to The Nursing Shortage: Is This Cycle Different?
Al Merchant, RN (May 3, 2013) - Letter to the Editor by Avila to Nursing at its Best: Competent and Caring
Oscar Avila (August 3, 2011) - Letter to the Editor by Dang and Anderson to What Attracts Second Degree Students to a Career In Nursing
Thao Dang; Karl Anderson (July 20, 2011) - Letter to the Editor on The Nursing Shortage: Is This Cycle Different?
Mariann Mickey Craddock, RN, BSN (April 15, 2009) - Letter to the Editor by Revels to Nursing Shortage: Not a Simple Problem – No Easy Answers
Uchenna Revels (May 2, 2008) - Letter to the Editor by Chase on The Nursing Shortage: Is This Cycle Different?
Amanda E. Chase (April 4, 2008) - Letter to the Editor by Lunsford on Nursing Shortage: Not a Simple Problem - No Easy Answers
Shirley Lunsford (June 20, 2006) - Letter to the Editor by student on "Nursing Shortage: Not a Simple Problem - No Easy Answers"
Nursing Student (February 23, 2004) - Letter to the Editor by Hamilton on Nursing Shortage: Not a Simple Problem - No Easy Answers
Jessica Hamilton (May 20, 2002) - Letter to the Editor by Clark on A Continuing Challenge: The Shortage of Educationally Prepared Nursing Faculty
Sandra Clark, MSN, RN (August 10, 2001) - Letter to the Editor by Lanigan, Astorino, Eberhart on The Nursing Shortage: Solutions for the Short and Long Term
Christy L. Lanigan, Barbara Astorino, and Jacalyn R. Eberhart (June 22, 2004) - Letter to the Editor by Corbell on The Nursing Shortage: Solutions for the Short and Long Term
Patricia Corbell (August 31, 2001) - Letter to the Editor by Wilson on The Nursing Shortage: Solutions for the Short and Long Term
Bruce Wilson, PhD, RN, C (August 31, 2001) - Letter to the Editor by Helm on The Nursing Shortage: Solutions for the Short and Long Term
Mary Ann Helms, MSN,RN (February 4, 2002) - Letter to the Editor on "The Nursing Shortage: Is This Cycle Different?"
Bill Frank, BS (June 20, 2006) - Letter to the Editor on "The Nursing Shortage: Is This Cycle Different?"
Vicki Thorson, RN (December 23, 2004) - Letter to the Editor on "The Nursing Shortage: Is This Cycle Different?"
David L. Clark, RN, MSN (December 23, 2004) - Letter to the Editor on "The Nursing Shortage: Is This Cycle Different?"
Dr. Kathryn M. Cacic, RN, CCRN, MS (July 23, 2004) - Letter to the Editor on "The Nursing Shortage: Is This Cycle Different?"
Dr. Susan Kleiman, PhD, RN, CS, NPP (July 15, 2004) - Letter to the Editor on "The Nursing Shortage: Is This Cycle Different?"
Joanne V. Franke, RN, AND (June 22, 2004) - Letter to the Editor on "The Nursing Shortage: Is This Cycle Different?"
Carol Carbol, LPN (April 30, 2004) - Letter to the Editor on "The Nursing Shortage: Is This Cycle Different?"
Zamandosi Cele (March 10, 2004) - Letter to the Editor on "The Nursing Shortage: Is This Cycle Different?"
Carolyn Christine Tinglin, RN (March 10, 2004) - Letter to the Editor on "The Nursing Shortage: Is This Cycle Different?"
Pat Lyons RN (February 23, 2004) - Letter to the Editor on "The Nursing Shortage: Is This Cycle Different?"
Beth Kramer-Hoopes, RN, BSN (July 30, 2003) - Letter to the Editor on "The Nursing Shortage: Is This Cycle Different?"
Thomas McDermott, RN, BSN (April 7, 2003) - Letter to the Editor on "The Nursing Shortage: Is This Cycle Different?"
Nancie Cummings, MSN, APRN-BC, FNP (April 11, 2003) - Letter to the Editor on "The Nursing Shortage: Is This Cycle Different?"
Terry Owens (October 11, 2002) - Letter to the Editor on "The Nursing Shortage: Is This Cycle Different?"
Marilyn Miller RN, BSN (September 4, 2002) - Letter to the Editor on "The Nursing Shortage: Is This Cycle Different?"
Elizabeth Arsenault, RN, BSN, MHA (June 10, 2002) - Letter to the Editor on "The Nursing Shortage: Is This Cycle Different?"
Rank N. File RN (December 15, 2001) - Letter to the Editor on "The Nursing Shortage: Is This Cycle Different?"
S. Line, RN (September 17, 2001) - Letter to the Editor on "The Nursing Shortage: Is This Cycle Different?"
Steve Valley (August 22, 2001) - Letter to the Editor on "The Nursing Shortage: Is This Cycle Different?"
Jacqueline E. Center (August 10, 2001) - Letter to the Editor on "The Nursing Shortage: Is This Cycle Different?"
Kathleen Sposato, RN, BSN (July 13, 2001) - Letter to the Editor on ""The Nursing Shortage: Is This Cycle Different?"
Karen Bell, RN, MBA (March 28, 2001) - Letter to the Editor on "The Nursing Shortage: Is This Cycle Different?"
Sharon Brooks, RN (March 28, 2001) - Letter to the Editor on "The Nursing Shortage: Is This Cycle Different?"
Deborah Cook, RN (March 28, 2001) - Letter to the Editor on "The Nursing Shortage: Is This Cycle Different?"
Diane Wheeler, MSN, CCRN, ANP (March 28, 2001) - Letter to the Editor on "The Nursing Shortage: Is This Cycle Different?"
Registered Nurse from Cleveland (March 28, 2001)
Promoting Health Literacy: Strategies for Healthcare Providers
Creating a Culture of Safety: The Next Steps
Obesity on the Rise: What Can Nurses Do?
- Letter to the Editor by Shin-Yu, Lien to Advocating for the Prevention of Childhood Obesity: A Call to Action for Nursing
Angela Shin-Yu, Lien, RN, MS (April 2, 2012) - Letter to the Editor by Young to Obesity in Older Adults
Cynthia Young (August 1, 2011) - Letter to the Editor by Michelle Baek to “Advocating for the Prevention of Childhood Obesity: A Call to Action for Nursing”
Michelle Baek, BSN, RN (December 22, 2010) - Letter to the Editor from K. Jones on Obesity on the Rise: What Can Nurses Do?
K. Jones (December 9, 2009)
Entry Into Practice: Is It Relevant Today?
- Letter to the Editor by Singh on Entry Into Practice: Is It Relevant Today?
Shweta Singh (February 14, 2012) - Letter to the Editor on "Education for Professional Nursing Practice..."
Martha L. Barca, RN (April 30, 2004) - Letter to the Editor on "Education for Professional Nursing Practice..."
Maria Rivera, R.N. (September 13, 2002) - Letter to the Editor by Esmond on "Entry Into Practice: Is It Relevant Today?"
Paul Esmond, RN (April 30, 2004) - Letter to the Editor by Stull on "Entry Into Practice: Is It Relevant Today?"
Alison Stull, RN, MSN (March 24, 2004) - Letter to the Editor by Williams on "Entry Into Practice: Is It Relevant Today?"
Julie Williams, RN (April 7, 2003) - Letter to the Editor on "Entry Into Practice: Is It Relevant Today?"
Christy Price Rabetoy, NP (January 21, 2003) - Letter to the Editor on "Entry Into Practice: Is It Relevant Today?"
Cynthia Baldischwiler, RN, BSN (November 21, 2002) - Letter to the Editor on "Entry Into Practice: Is It Relevant Today?"
Patricia P. McGinnis, RN, MN (September 4, 2002) - Letter to the Editor on "Entry Into Practice: Is It Relevant Today?"
Patricia A. Tyra, Ed.D., RN (September 4, 2002) - Letter to the Editor on "Entry Into Practice: Is It Relevant Today?"
Margaret Comerford Freda, EdD, RN, CHES, FAAN (September 4, 2002)
Professional Pathways in Nursing: Options to Seek, Start, and Sustain a Career
Compassion Fatigue: Caregivers at Risk
Nurse Safety: Have We Addressed the Risks?
- Letter to the Editor by Parast to the topics “Patient Safety: Who Guards the Patient? and “Nurse Safety: Have We Addressed the Risks?”
Nazli Parast (April 5, 2011) - Letter to the Editor by Mackel to Handle With Care®: The American Nurses Association’s Campaign to Address Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
Dietrich Mackel (July 31, 2009) - Letter to the Editor on "Caring for Those Who Care: A Tribute to Nurses and Their Safety"
Michal Kelman, BA (May 10, 2005) - Letter to the Editor by Cooper on Workplace Violence in Health Care: Recognized but not Regulated
Janet R. Cooper, RN, MSN (March 15, 2005) - Letter to the Editor by Maher-Brisen on "Nurse Safety: Have We Addressed the Risks?"
Patricia Maher-Brisen MSN, APRN, BC (March 27, 2006) - Letter to the Editor by Khasawneh on "Nurse Safety: Have We Addressed the Risks?"
Rami Raja Saleh Khasawneh, RN, BSN, MPH (October 25, 2005) - Letter to the Editor by Hudson on "Nurse Safety: Have We Addressed the Risks?"
Anne Hudson, RN, BSN, BIN (July 26, 2005) - Letter to the Editor by Anderson on "Nurse Safety: Have We Addressed the Risks?"
Calene Marie Anderson, RN, BSN (June 17, 2005) - Letter to the Editor by Anderson on "Nurse Safety: Have We Addressed the Risks?"
Calene Marie Anderson, RN, BSN (March 30, 2005)
International Nurse Migration: Facilitating the Transition
Power to Influence Patient Care: Who Holds the Keys?
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): Need for More Dialogue
- Letter to the Editor from Bloch on The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): Need for More Dialogue
Joan Rosen Bloch, PhD, CRNP (November 9, 2009) - Letter to the Editor on "Reflections on the DNP and an Alternate..."
Janet S. D'Arcangelo (March 27, 2006) - Letter to the Editor on "The Need for Some Sense..."
Lori L. Ellis, MSN, APRN-BC (March 27, 2006) - Letter to the editor on "The Case Against the DNP: History..."
Kenneth Castle (March 27, 2006) - Letter to the Editor on "Residency Programs for Primary Care Nurse..."
Jim Guynns (November 28, 2005) - Letter to the Editor on "Doctor of Nursing Practice..."
Sarah Fuchs (November 28, 2005) - Letter to the Editor on "Doctor of Nursing Practice..."
Carol A. Knapp (November 28, 2005) - Letter to the Editor on "Doctor of Nursing Practice..."
Rebecca Keaton (November 1, 2005) - Letter to the Editor on "Doctor of Nursing Practice..."
Joanne M. Hall (November 1, 2005) - Letter to the Editor on "Doctor of Nursing Practice..."
Hila J. Spear (October 27, 2006) - Letter to the Editor on "Doctor of Nursing Practice..."
Janet S. D'Arcangelo (November 1, 2005) - Letter to the Editor on "Doctor of Nursing Practice..."
Joan Rosen Bloch (September 30, 2005) - Letter to the Editor on "Doctor of Nursing Practice..."
Deonne J. Brown (September 30, 2005)
The Multigenerational Workforce: Boomers and Xers and Nets, Oh MY!
Nursing Classification: What's in a Name?
Nursing Around The World: What Are the Commonalities and Differences?
Accreditation of Schools of Nursing
- Letter to the Editor by Tranter on Licensure, Certification, and Accreditation
Mike Tranter (May 15, 2008) - Letter to the Editor by Osborne on "Licensure, Certification, and Accreditation"
Deborah Osborne, RN (March 17, 2004) - Letter to the Editor by Anderson on Licensure, Certification, and Accreditation
Carole A. Anderson, PhD, RN, FAAN (September 12, 1997)
Administrative Ethics: What's Your Integrity Quotient (IQ)?
- Letter to the Editor by Roethler on Whistleblowing As a Failure of Organizational Ethics
Courtney Roethler (April 28, 2008) - Letter to the Editor on "Administrative Ethics and the Allocation of Scarce Resources"
Jennifer Randolph, BSN, RN (August 10, 2001) - Letter to the Editor on "Administrative Ethics and the Allocation of Scarce Resources"
Scott V. Hudson (December 13, 1999) - Letter to the Editor on "Administrative Ethics and the Allocation of Scarce Resources"
Judy Fiene, RN, BSN (December 13, 1999) - Letter to the Editor on "Administrative Ethics and the Allocation of Scarce Resources"
Michael P. Austin (December 13, 1999) - Letter to the Editor on "Administrative Ethics: Perspectives on Patients..."
Lori Moya, BSN, RN (October 27, 1999) - Letter to the Editor on "Administrative Ethics: Perspectives on Patients..."
Rae Wightman, RN (May 4, 1999) - Letter to the Editor by Phillips on "Whistleblowing As a Failure of Organizational Ethics"
John Phillips (October 31, 2001) - Letter to the Editor by RN in England on "Whistleblowing As a Failure of Organizational Ethics"
RN in England (March 29, 2001) - Letter to the Editor on "Whistleblowing As a Failure of Organizational Ethics"
Carol Compton, BSN, RN (October 27, 1999) - Letter to the Editor on "Whistleblowing As a Failure of Organizational Ethics"
James Bergstrom, BSN, RN (October 27, 1999) - Letter to the Editor on "Whistleblowing As a Failure of Organizational Ethics"
Amy Chan (October 27, 1999) - Letter to the Editor on "Administrative Ethics and Confidentiality/Privacy Issues"
Maureen Davis (December 13, 1999) - Letter to the Editor by Guevara on "Administrative Ethics and Confidentiality/Privacy Issues"
Henry Guevara, RN (August 4, 1999) - Letter to the Editor by Tabone on "Organizational And Administrative Ethics In Health Care: An Ethics Gap"
Stephanie Tabone (August 4, 1999)
Infectious Diseases: Challenges and Solutions
Emergency Preparedness: Planning for Disaster Response
Initial and Continuing Competence in Education and Practice: Why Should It Be Mandatory?
- Letter to the Editor by Nottoli on "Initial and Continuing Competence in Education and Practice..."
Mary Jane Nottoli, RN, MSN (December 13, 1999) - Letter to the Editor on "Initial and Continuing Competence in Education and Practice..."
Gwen R. Fauber, RN (December 13, 1999) - Letter to the Editor on "Initial and Continuing Competence in Education and Practice..."
Anonymous (December 13, 1999) - 2nd Letter to the Editor by Dunn on Assuring Continued Competence - Policy Questions
Barbara J. Dunn, RN, MSN (August 10, 2001) - Letter to the Editor by Dunn on Assuring Continued Competence - Policy Questions
Barbara J. Dunn, RN, MSN (August 10, 2001) - Letter to the Editor on "Redesigning Expectations for Initial and Continuing Competence..."
Roz Seymour, EdD, RN (August 30, 2000)
Multistate Licensure: Who Owns Your Care?
Who Pays Whom for What in Health Care?
Managed Care
- Letter to the Editor by Cox on "Clueless in the Land of Managed Care"
Thomas Cox PhD, RN, CSW, CPCU (March 20, 2006) - Letter to the Editor by Jackson on "Clueless in the Land of Managed Care"
L. Jackson, RN (February 23, 2004) - Letter to the Editor by Abendroth on "Clueless in the Land of Managed Care"
Susan Abendroth, BA, RN (May 4, 1999) - Letter to the Editor by Hazard on "Clueless in the Land of Managed Care"
Merle Hazard, BS, RN (January 7, 1998) - Letter to the editor on "Managed Care"
CAG (December 13, 1999)
Advanced Practice Nursing
- Letter to the Editor on "Advanced Practice Nursing"
Mope T. Adeola, RN, BS (October 25, 2005) - Letter to the Editor on "Advanced Practice Nursing"
Jean Richards, RN, NP (November 23, 1998) - Letter to the Editor on "Advanced Practice Nursing"
John Spiers, RN, FNP-S (January 7, 1998) - Letter to the Editor on "Advanced Practice Nursing"
Michelle Zimmerman (June 9, 1997) - Letter to the Editor on "Advanced Practice Nursing"
Kathryn A. Ballou (October 30, 1996) - Letter to the Editor on "At the Crossroads: We must Blend the CNS + NP Roles"
Carol Scoville (March 25, 1997) - Letter to the Editor on "Primary Care Nurse Practitioners: Do Not Blend the Colors in the Rainbow of Advanced Practice Nursing"
Lori Vanhove, RN, BA (July 13, 2001) - Letter to the Editor on "Primary Care Nurse Practitioners: Do Not Blend the Colors in the Rainbow of Advanced Practice Nursing"
Christina Boeckman (February 1, 1999) - Letter to the Editor on "Primary Care Nurse Practitioners: Do Not Blend the Colors in the Rainbow of Advanced Practice Nursing"
Wendy Torres (June 10, 1998) - Letter to the Editor on "Primary Care Nurse Practitioners: Do Not Blend the Colors in the Rainbow of Advanced Practice Nursing"
Phyllis Schulz, RNC, BSN (April 21, 1997) - Letter to the Editor on "Primary Care Nurse Practitioners: Do Not Blend the Colors in the Rainbow of Advanced Practice Nursing"
Esther Ann Gilman-Kehrer, RNC, BS, CLE (April 2, 1997) - Letter to the Editor on "Meeting Societal Needs for CNS Competencies..."
Pamela A. Assid (March 24, 1997) - Letter to the Editor on Advanced Practice Nursing (in the Psychiatric Arena)
Laura Paisley Mullen, APRN, BC (May 11, 2005)
Complementary Therapies: Are These Really Nursing?
- Letter to Editor by Chance-Revels on "Nursing as a Context for Alternative/Complementary Modalities"
Rebekah Chance-Revels (April 10, 2002) - Letter to the Editor on "Nursing as a Context for Alternative/Complementary Modalities"
Francella Smoker (May 2, 2002) - Letter to the Editor by Smith on "Quality Nursing Care Celebrates Diversity"
Derrick Smith (April 10, 2002) - Letter to the Editor on "State Boards of Nursing and Scope of Practice..."
Derreth C.Roberts, MS, MSN, ARNP (February 28, 2002) - Leter to the Editor on "Complementary Therapies: Are These Really Nursing?"
Lisa Naegele RN, C, MSN (August 31, 2001)
Domestic Violence: How Many Steps Forward? How Many Steps Back?
One Year Later: The Impact and Aftermath of September 11
Shared Governance: Is It a Model for Nurses to Gain Control Over Their Practice?
The Endangered Health System: A Progress Report on Workforce and Work Environment Issues