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An Expansive View of Mental Health Nursing

Minority Nurse

Mental health nursing is a specialty within our profession that may be frequently overlooked and underappreciated. In this respect, the nurse’s role in the mental health of their fellow Americans is crucial.

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Mental Health Statistics [2024]

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Some individuals can perform daily tasks, including work, with mental illness, and some people may qualify for disability due to their mental illness. 2 Understanding the mental health statistics for the United States increases awareness and may help provide support to those who need it.

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The Relentless School Nurse: A Heartfelt Retirement Speech With an Advocacy Message

The Relentless School Nurse

Kathy McCutcheon, MSN, RN, NCSN, did her school nurse practicum in my office in 2003. She was an experienced nurse who had returned to school for her school nurse certification. She landed in my health office, beginning a friendship of two decades.

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Nursing Burnout: What It Is and How to Prevent It?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

If you work in the ICU or another high-stress environment like ER or trauma, the emotional letdowns of dealing with lower recovery and higher mortality rates can lead to intense emotional burden and increased rates of nursing burnout. 7 Dangers of Nurse Burnout Nurse burnout is a substantial concern for nurses, employers and patients.

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Nursing Interventions: Implementing Patient Care Plans

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) offers a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and Post-Graduate Nursing Certificates designed for working nurses. Amanda Thomas, Nursing Interventions: Implementing Effective Client Care Plans, SimpleNursing, August 19, 2024, [link].

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Hospice Nurses Take a Holistic Approach to Dementia Care

Nurse.com

million cases in 2019 to 152.8 With the rise in life expectancy and increased risk of dementia in older adults, the demand for nurses who are trained to care for people with dementia is also growing. Let us help you prepare for your hospice and palliative nurse certification exam.

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What Can You Do with a Psychology Major?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

This major focuses on human behavior and mental health, which helps occupational therapists better relate to their patients. Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) are trained mental health practitioners who work with patients dealing with mental illness.