Since the 1980s, psychiatry has been dominated by what we might call a ‘disease‑entity’ model of mental health problems. In this model, depression, anxiety, hearing voices, panic attacks, and so on, ...

Q: How can we care plan for resident trauma? A: Care planning to address past trauma requires understanding what happened to the individual and the effect it has on the person. Screening or assessing ...

Life or death decisions in a fast paced environment make this a challenging specialty Trauma nurses handle life-threatening and critical injuries while remaining calm under the pressure. Although they ...

Here’s a look at the CHOP program helping foster families deal with children’s past trauma and mental health struggles.

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Graduate Clinical Programs Ashley Hodges, PhD, CRNP, WHNP-BC (MSN 1997, PhD 2008), works to attain both ...

Richmond, Va.-based VCU Health has developed a trauma-informed care toolkit to help nursing homes comply with CMS requirements. CMS mandated that nursing homes provide trauma-informed care to ...

Behind the secure gates of Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, doctors and surgeons provide lifesaving trauma care not only to service members but also to Portsmouth and the surrounding communities.

Trauma nursing isn’t for everyone. Confidence, technical skill and the ability to adapt in a constantly changing environment are critical attributes. It’s hard to predict what will roll through the ...

Nursing is a fulfilling yet emotionally demanding profession, with extended hours, high-pressure situations, and regular ...

Karen J. Foli received funding for her research from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing: Center for Regulatory Excellence. She receives royalties from her book, The Influence of ...

The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN), the benchmark for nursing specialty certification across the ...

The results suggest room for improvement in Canadian trauma systems to ensure that all children receive optimal care, ...