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b'Editor-in-chief Shawn Kennedy and Clinical Editor Betsy Todd, present the highlights of the May issue of the American Journal of Nursing. this month\\u2019s cover is a painting by artist Janis Wolf, one of the original participants in the program, Studio E, which blends art therapy and health community for people living with epilepsy. Our first CE, \\u201cAtrial Fibrillation: Updated Management Guidelines and Nursing Implications,\\u201d focuses on the prevention of thromboembolism and on symptom control, and stresses the importance of patient adherence to treatment plans in order to ensure better outcomes Our second CE, \\u201cEpilepsy Update Part 1: Refining Our Understanding of a Complex Disease,\\u201d discusses new research that has increased our understanding of epilepsy\\u2019s etiology and pathophysiology, new definitions that are changing the ways we evaluate and treat this disease, conditions that frequently present with epilepsy, and psychosocial challenges faced by people with epilepsy. Our series, \\u201cAdvancing Health Through Nursing,\\u201d examines The Institute of Medicine\\u2019s report, The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health. \\xa0Our \\u201cPerspectives on Leadership\\u201d series explores conflict engagement coordinated by the American Organization of Nurse Executives. And our \\u201cCritical Analysis, Critical Care\\u201d article is part of an ongoing series of columns from nurses at the University of Washington that will examine in depth the research related to critical care practices.\\xa0 In addition, there\\u2019s News, Reflections, Drug Watch, Art of Nursing, and more.'