According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, one in thirteen people have this chronic disease, which means, a total of 25 million people live with it today. Read on to learn more about you should know about asthma.

We all know about the infamous writers’ strike that took over Hollywood. And, we also have followed every step of the strike among Verizon employees on news platforms across the country. But, what does the federal law say about nurses? Can healthcare workers go on strike?

The challenge of writing about the topic of “cultural competency and honesty” among professional nurses is intriguing, overwhelming and timely. Not only is the topic very complex/complicated, but it is often avoided when addressing the serious issues that are faced daily. This topic is overwhelming for the obvious reason that a one-shot discussion is not enough. Read on to learn more about INA Member Hannah Head’s discussion on the need of cultural competence and honesty in the nursing practice.

Meningitis refers to inflammation of the meninges, which are the membranes that enclose the human brain, as well as the spinal cord. Meningitis will occur when the fluid surrounding the meninges is infected and can be caused by certain bacteria, viruses, or funguses. In the United States, most cases of meningitis caused by a viral infection. Viral meningitis will be less severe, when compared to the other forms, and can be treated at home. The bacterial and fungal infections would require prolonged hospitalization.Here is a detailed guide on the various forms meningitis can take, and a further understanding of how it should be treated.

Today, child abuse is not uncommon. One in ten families with children below 18 years of age may be experiencing incidents of child abuse. Although everyone wishes to have a world without child abuse, in reality, child abuse cases are reported almost every day. Read more about a nurse’s role in reporting these cases.

Some people assume that school nurses are just there to put bandaids on grazed knees and sending home children who are feeling ill. But, in reality, the daily job of looking after kids who are hurt and unwell is not their only duty. Read on to read more about the role of a school’s nurse.

Throughout April, parents, patients, doctors and nurses rally together to celebrate “National Autism Awareness Month.” Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disorder that would affect a person’s ability to interact and/or communicate with others. Read on to see how you can be a part of National Autism Awareness Month.

Inhalation has become the preferred route of administration for anti-asthma therapies, with this route, providing the drug in a form that can reach the smallest airways. But, most inhalers are too bulky, and most children use them improperly. Read on to learn INA Member Paul Watson’s solution.

Have you noticed how very few smiling faces there are? Every day we walk the halls of our various institutions. Whether we are in clinics, hospitals, offices or homes, we pass faces all day long.  How many of those faces hold a smile… how many do you flash your pearly whites to? Make sure to read more of INA Member Christine V. Hayne’s article on the importance of a smile when working as a nurse.

Though ophthalmic nursing is not as exciting as other specialties, ophthalmic nurses are high in demand. We have gathered a full outline on how to become an ophthalmic nurse, and what your roles would be on a daily basis.