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There’s a certain comfort that comes from knowing you’re safe and sound – and that’s exactly the peace of mind The Protector brings to the world. This nursing superhero stands strong even in extreme situations, keeping everyone informed and safe no matter what happens.

Elsevier, the leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, today announced the launch of its Mosby’s Nursing Consult App, available now on the App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, and on Google Play for Android devices. Mosby’s Nursing Consult puts trusted clinical information into nurses’ hands.

As you’re searching for super nurses to nominate for the 2013 Mosby’s Superheroes of Nursing Contest, be on the lookout for the newest hero on the team, The Connector.

Get ready to find the best nurses in the land. Join the search for the Superheroes of Nursing – including a new
hero for 2013!

Before they can move forward with surgery, some patients are learning that they need to make lifestyle changes to help ensure better outcomes. Healthcare providers are finding that improving the patient’s health before surgery reduces the incidence of post-surgical complications, a major driver for readmissions.

Nearly two million people with limb loss live in the United States. One of them is Carey Amsden, RN, BSN. She lost her arm as a result of an accident when she was only five years old, but she hasn’t let her disability stop her from pursuing her decision to be a nurse.

Beginning soon, healthcare professionals in hospitals, pharmacies, and other settings may have a new partner—their patients—in improving the quality of care. It depends on whether or not the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) receives approval from the White House for a proposed system that will allow patients to report medical mistakes and unsafe practices.

As more emergency departments are being flooded with psychiatric patients who have fewer and fewer options for care, emergency department (ED) wait times are increasing from the pressure that this influx is putting on bed availability. HealthOne in Denver has taken a bold step to improve ED throughput by deciding to open a psychiatric ward, even if it loses money.

Robots deliver tools and medications throughout the hospital. High-definition cameras allow remote diagnosis. Face-recognition systems permit nurses to securely sign into hospital systems without usernames and passwords. Sound like props in a sci-fi movie? Actually, they’re healthcare innovations developed and now in use in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Like so many others, nurses are taking advantage of the many benefits that social media outlets offer. Electronic communication platforms have brought dramatic changes to many aspects of nursing. In addition to electronic health records and online learning modules, more and more nurses are using social media to broaden and deepen opportunities for education and communication.