Dear Colleague,

Happy National Nurses Week! In honor of this year's theme, Nurses Trusted to Care, I've pulled together some articles which help demonstrate why we've developed a reputation as the most trusted profession.

In the March issue of the American Journal of Nursing, two nurses report on their original research about intimate touch. The goal of this research? “To gain information from the public that could help nurses, both male and female, in providing care in a way that communicates professionalism and respect."

In "Improving Practice Through Reflection" from Nursing2011, the authors share a method to help us grow and learn from difficult situations or ethical dilemmas. The goal? “To analyze experiences and gain insights that can have a positive impact on future interactions with your patients and colleagues."

Take some time to read these articles and the others in More Resources. We are the most trusted profession because we care. Our goal is positive patient outcomes and experiences. This is evident in our everyday practice, no matter the patient population or setting. Have a great week everyone!

Original Research: 'How Should I Touch You?': A Qualitative Study of Attitudes on Intimate Touch in Nursing Care Improving Practice Through Reflection Trust: The Sublime Duty in Health Care Leadership Rapid Response Teams Seen Through the Eyes of the Nurse Improving Patient Outcomes Through Multidisciplinary Rounds The Role of the Non-ICU Staff Nurse on a Medical Emergency Team: Perceptions and Understanding

Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP
Clinical Editor

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