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The Relentless School Nurse: Alcohol Consumption & the Cancer Connection

The Relentless School Nurse

In 2019 alone, approximately 96,730 cancer cases were linked to alcohol use, with 42,400 cases in men and 54,330 in women. A 2019 survey revealed that only 45% of Americans recognized alcohol consumption as a risk factor for cancer, compared to much higher awareness of other risks like radiation exposure (91%) and tobacco use (89%).

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Woman Faked Nurse Credentials to Inject Fake Botox, Say Prosecutors

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In 2019, Susan Ann Tancreto, a 60-year-old resident of Shasta County, California, was charged with multiple felonies for posing as a nurse and administering unauthorized Botox and filler treatments. Engaging with unlicensed practitioners not only violates legal standards but also endangers public health.

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Elder Medication Management Training for Healthcare Personnel

American Medical Compliance

Introduction to Elder Medication Management The population of the elderly (people more than 65 years old) is around 50 million as per the United States Census Bureau in 2019, and the number is further rising globally. By applying these techniques, providers enhance patient safety, reduce medication errors, and support better health outcomes.

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Colorado Nurse Applies Nurse Practitioner Skills to Remote Diabetes Monitoring Role

Post University

.” Jennifer researched nurse practitioner programs and discovered American Sentinel College of Nursing and Health Sciences. She felt the Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Practitioner Specialization program was a great fit and enrolled in 2019.

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Pickleball Injuries Could Reach $500 Million in Medical Costs This Year

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The authors pointed to a 2021 medical study that found that from 2010 to 2019, 86% of emergency department visits related to pickleball occurred in those over the age of 60. The injury rate among this age group will likely continue to grow as more seniors discover the sport. ” They estimated the number of pickleball players in the U.S.

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Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) & the Role of The Colorado Nurses Association

American Nurse

Politics, policies, and health outcomes are innately linked. Nurses in the United States are in a pivotal position to influence these cycles to reduce disparities and improve population health. This series will further examine specific determinants, health outcomes, and links with policy and legislation.

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How Workplace Violence Impacts Home Health Nurses

Nurse.com

Workplace violence has long been a challenge in health care, with healthcare workers accounting for 73% of all nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses due to violence in the U.S. prior to 2019. The study noted that confidence in addressing workplace aggression buffered homecare workers against negative work and health outcomes.