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Taussig Rapid Access Clinic Reduces Emergency Room Visits for Patients with Cancer

Consult QD

ER visits among patients with cancer increased from 3,734,101 in 2012 to 6,240,650 in 2019, and that more than one half of the visits were potentially preventable. Wilks, DNP, APRN, NP-C. Currently staffed during normal business hours, the TRAC clinic is hoping to expand its hours to further support patients in need of urgent care.

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Nurse Practitioners Are Primed to Help Bridge Physician Shortage

Nurse.com

Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP- BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN, President of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), in a news release. An analysis conducted in June 2019 by the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) confirmed this fact with metrics that projected a shortfall of up to 139,000 physicians by the year 2033.

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Connecting the dots with cannabis care

American Nurse

Kim King Kim King, MSN, FNP-C, who consults on cannabis care through her business, Thrive to Care and Wellness Education Consulting, hopes to see cannabis education added to nursing program curricula in the next 5 years. We’ve got to educate all nurses, from LPNs to RNs to APRNs,” she said. Education is the cornerstone of nursing.

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A Passion for Breast Cancer Advocacy and Unique Perspective on Survivorship: Meet The Pink Warrior 

Daily Nurse

According to the CDC, close to 240,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women and about 2,100 in men each year, and Courtney Shihabuddin DNP, APRN-CNP, was one of those women in 2020. Courtney Shihabuddin DNP , APRN-CNP, is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, educator and breast cancer survivor.

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Doctoral degrees: Which one is right for you?

American Nurse

For example, maybe you’re an advanced practice RN (APRN) interested in translating research into practice to facilitate improved care quality and patient outcomes. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) created a standardized DNP model to help APRNs recognize, address, and improve patient care and outcomes. Nurs Sci Q.

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You Can Thrive In Nursing Jobs Outside the Hospital Setting

Nurse.com

Christina Manheimer, RN When Christina Manheimer, DNP, APRN, first considered working outside the hospital, getting comfortable with the idea was a process. “It Manheimer began her role at Rush in 2019 and had some initial struggles. Sponsored by Restore Hyper Wellness. I was very scared.” But that went away.

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The Payoff of Wound Care Education: Get a Return on Your Investment

Relias

Your business model revolves around competent clinicians, care quality, and reimbursements. When you invest in educating clinicians as wound care specialists, you can put your organization in a stronger business position by: Developing a team with clinical expertise in wound and ostomy care. Build Your Reputation as a Specialist.