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Nurse Faculty Member Earns DNP and Promotion to Assistant Director

Post University

She enrolled in April 2020 in the DNP – Educational Leadership Specialization. After completing the Doctor of Nursing Practice – Educational Leadership Specialization in December 2023, she was also promoted to assistant director of nursing and clinical coordinator at NWACC. “I The whole program was awesome.”

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HAPPY NURSES MONTH- Let’s Celebrate You!

The Nursing Site

The week-long celebration includes various events and activities, such as award ceremonies, banquets, and educational programs, aimed at promoting the nursing profession and raising awareness about the vital role that nurses play in patient care.

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A Male Nurse’s Insight into Healthcare Misogyny

The Nursing Site

A 2020 global study from the United Nations reported that 90% of people have a strong explicit or implicit bias against women ( Villenes, 2021 ), supporting my theory that being a male nurse has innate privileges compared to female nurses. Policies and practices that promote gender equity can also play a vital role.

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Reducing Mistakes: What Every Nurse Can Do

Minority Nurse

Organizations should strive to be reliable, not perfect, and provide an atmosphere that includes and promotes systems that catch mistakes before they reach the patient. Promote transparency of the investigative process and promote legal support for nurses who may be held individually accountable. Okpala, 2020).

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5 Workplace Mental Health Strategies To Promote Workplace Wellness for DSPs

Relias

Studies have shown that healthcare workers are more prone to burnout than other professions, especially since the onset of COVID-19 in 2020. To help close the gap, here are five effective workplace mental health strategies that your organization can use to promote workplace wellbeing and psychological safety.

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Electronic Cigarettes: Identifying College Students Using the Ask, Advise, and Refer Tobacco Cessation Model

American Nurse

In response to this challenge, the Ask, Advise, and Refer (AAR) tobacco cessation model was implemented in a university health center, aiming to promote cessation. Furthermore, e-cigarettes pose distinct health risks, including the potential for nicotine addiction and lung damage (Fathi, 2020). 2019; Soneji et al., King et al.

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Why Nurse Practitioners are a Solution to Rural Healthcare Challenges

Health Leaders | Nursing

during that same time period, according to a 2020 study. A well-rounded approach to healthcare NPs' holistic, wellness-centered approach to primary healthcare—health promotion, prevention, and chronic disease management—is particularly beneficial to rural patients who must travel long distances when illness requires acute care.