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 Partnership for Army Nurses” details a training program at a civilian level 1 trauma center that aims to improve Army nurses’ clinical proficiency and skills in preparation for future military conflicts. Also see this month’s editorial, in which editor-in-chief Carl Kirton discusses working with military medical personnel at a civilian hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In “Using a Serious Game to Teach Central Line Care in Pediatric Critical Care Nursing,” Mouhammad Yabrodi and colleagues evaluate the effectiveness of a serious, simulated, gaming-based intervention to improve nurses’ skills and knowledge regarding central line insertion, care, and infection prevention.

Don’t miss the extensive health care news sections, the Drug Watch and Journal Watch sections, a Focus on DEI column on the newly-created Academy of Diversity Leaders in Nursing, a Specialty Spotlight on gerontological nursing, and more.

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