TAVR Review, Skin Tone Representation in Nursing Texts, and Other May Issue Highlights

The May issue of AJN is now live.

Here are some highlights. Some articles are open access or temporarily free; others will require log-in for access.

AJN senior clinical editor Christine Moffa’s guest editorial (free to read) addresses the 2026 Nurses Week theme—The Power of Nurses. “If there is a message to carry into this Nurses Week, it may be that the vigilance we practice at the bedside can guide us as a profession,” she writes. “Noticing what is subtle, identifying what is shifting, and acting before harm takes hold, these are skills we already possess.”

Over the past decade, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has become a transformative intervention for patients with aortic stenosis (AS). This month’s CE article, “The Evolution of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: From Novel to Normal,” (also free to access) reviews current approaches to evaluation, diagnosis, and management of AS before and after TAVR, as well as the evolving role of TAVR in the treatment of AS.

In their original research article, “Dark Skin Tone Representation in Foundational Nursing Textbooks: A Quantitative Image Analysis,” Eleonor Pusey-Reid and John Wong evaluate how prelicensure nursing texts visually represent clinical conditions across diverse skin tones, with a focus on the extent to which […]

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Recommended Reading from AJN’s November Issue: Using AI in Scholarly Writing, and More

The November issue of AJN is now live.

In its new fifth edition, published earlier this year, the Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice (JHEBP) model streamlines its approach, addressing common barriers to EBP implementation and prioritizing simplicity, efficiency, and adaptability. The JHEBP team introduces the latest changes to the model, including rationales for the changes and implications for clinicians, students, and faculty, in a five-part series in this issue.

Despite the growing burden of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, it remains difficult to diagnose and manage effectively. This month’s CE article, “Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction,” provides an overview of  pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment.

“Too often, people with disabilities have been left out of health equity efforts. Nurses are in a powerful position to change that,” writes Jae Chul Lee in his Focus on DEI column, “No Longer Optional: Addressing Disability Disparities in Nursing Practice.” See here for actionable steps nurses can take when providing care.

“Using Artificial Intelligence for Scholarly Writing” outlines recent research findings on the use of generative AI tools to support scholarly writing and provides guidelines for nurse authors on the appropriate use of AI in the preparation of manuscripts. (Open access)

This month’s Original Research articles include:

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The Work Environment and Nurses’ Well-Being: And Other Recommended Reading from AJN’s March Issue

This month’s cover honors Thelma M. Schorr, nursing trailblazer and past editor of AJN. Read a tribute to Schorr here.

The March issue of AJN is now live.

This month, you’ll find two Original Research articles:

In “Leaving Against Medical Advice: What’s a Nurse to Do?,” the authors explore the nurse’s role and ethical responsibilities when a patient chooses to leave the hospital AMA, highlighting steps nurses can take to prioritize the patient’s well-being and advocate for the patient’s interests.

“Improving Discharge Education and Outcomes for Patients with Heart Failure,” the fourth article in a series on applying implementation science (IS), describes how a nurse-led team at a […]

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Ultrasound-Guided IV Cannulation: And Other Recommended Reading from AJN’s February Issue

In recognition of American Heart Month, our February cover features Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (Broken Heart Syndrome), a painting by Amy Doerwang. See On the Cover to learn more.

The February issue of AJN is now live.

This month’s CE article, “Using Ultrasound-Guided Cannulation for Difficult IV Access in Medical–Surgical Patients: A Quality Improvement Project,” examines the impact of ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous (PIV) cannulation on the rate of first-attempt PIV access among patients with difficult IV access.

“Professional nursing organizations can play a significant role in educating and preparing nurses to work more effectively toward achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals,” write Janice Hawkins and colleagues in their Original Research article, “Nurses’ Perceptions of the Role of Nursing Organizations in Promoting Engagement with the Sustainable Development Goals: A Global Study.” Learn about their study findings here.

“Professional Licensure: Protecting Your Nursing Livelihood, Part 2,” the newest installment in a series on protecting one’s nursing license, outlines common causes of licensure discipline, the disciplinary process, and potential penalties.

“A Military–Civilian Training […]

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Nursing Roles in ECMO: And Other Recommended Reading from AJN’s November Issue

This month’s cover photo shows a pediatric patient, Levi Drager, on ECMO at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. The photo was taken shortly after he became the hospital’s first pediatric patient to take steps while on ECMO. See our “On the Cover” column for more.

The November issue of AJN is now live.

This month’s CE, “Nursing Roles in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation,” discusses the multiple roles of ECMO nurses, the various ECMO delivery care models, and the potential cost savings of an RN ECMO specialist staffing model—and introduces the novel role of the ECMO lead. (Open Access)

“Given that healthy work environments both foster high-quality patient care and allow nurses to thrive, increased efforts to understand the work experiences of ethnic minority nurses are vital,” write Nia M. Martin and colleagues in their Original Research article, “Exploring Black Nurses’ Perceptions of Workplace Safety and Personal Health.” Learn about their study findings here. (Open Access)

“Implementing a Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injury Prevention Bundle in Critical Care,” the third article in our Applying Implementation Science (IS) series, describes how a nurse-led IS team at a multisite health system used IS concepts, methods, and tools to implement a HAPI prevention bundle […]

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