“I am as grateful to the nurses who work in hospitals serving the sickest and most vulnerable patients as I am to the nurses who have chosen a path focused on policy and public service.”—Virginia Reising, author of the June Viewpoint column, “What Is a Nurse?“

The June issue of AJN is now live. Here are some highlights.

CE: Understanding the Complications of Sickle Cell Disease

In this evidence-based review, the authors examine the genetic, hematologic,
and clinical features of sickle cell disease and describe its major
health complications—as well as the nursing implications of each.

CE: Stoma and Peristomal Skin Care: A Clinical Review

Written for nurses who are not ostomy specialists, this article provides information about the care of stomas, including the normal stoma, with a focus on early and late complications of the stoma and peristomal skin.

Original Research: Exploring Working Relationships Between National and Expatriate RNs on Humanitarian Aid Missions: The Perspectives of Liberian Nurses

The authors of this qualitative study explored the perceptions and concerns of Liberian RNs who work for international nongovernmental organizations in Liberia, yielding insights on how to improve collaboration between national and expatriate nursing staff.

EBP 2.0: Implementing and Sustaining Change: Promoting Nurse Retention Through Career Development Planning

This second article in a new series on implementing evidence-based practice changes discusses the implementation of a program to reduce first-year nurse turnover rates at an urban Chicago hospital.

There’s much more in our June issue, including:

  • A Viewpoint article about what it means to be a nurse.
  • An AJN Reports about a nurse’s experience at migrant shelters in Tucson, Arizona, and San Diego, California.
  • A review and discussion of a book about end-of-life care and how we fail the dying, Knocking on Heaven’s Door, by Katy Butler.

Click here to browse the table of contents and explore the issue on our website.

A note on the cover:

This month’s cover photo shows three-year-old twins Ava and Olivia, who both have sickle cell disease—one comforting the other during treatment at Akron Children’s Hospital in Akron, Ohio.