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Public Health Nurse: Role, Responsibilities & Career Path

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

A public health nurse is critical in improving population health outcomes by educating communities and delivering care. public health nurses served on the frontlines, treating patients and educating them about the virus, tracing their contacts and delivering self-isolation guidance. What Does a Public Health Nurse Do?

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The Role of Technology in Advancing Healthcare Equity 

American Medical Compliance

According to Rock Health , digital health funding still totaled $15.3 billion in 2022, despite economic challenges. They can identify the risks of diabetes or heart disease based on demographic factors, medical history, and social determinants of health. Therefore, they can make data-driven adjustments as needed.

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Nurses With Disabilities: Still a Lot to Give

Daily Nurse

These individuals’ private struggles are a testament to the fortitude and courage of human beings who push against physical and mental challenges, even in the face of discrimination and bias in the community and the workplace. Our disability and our nursing care matters.”

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Hospitals with the Most Vulnerable Maternity Patients Understaffed with Nurses

Minority Nurse

The findings reveal one of many factors that may contribute to poor maternal health outcomes in the U.S. These same nurse-to-patient ratios were included in the AWHONN nurse staffing standards published in 2022. for the most vulnerable childbearing populations, including Black mothers and those insured by Medicaid.

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Preventing nurse suicide: Nursing school and beyond

American Nurse

Strategies and support to improve mental health outcomes Suicide and mental illness have long been stigmatized, and although public awareness has grown recently, partially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals hesitate to acknowledge their own mental health struggles or seek help. November 22, 2022.

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Implementation of Trauma-informed Principles in Nursing Education: An Appeal for Action

Minority Nurse

This article discusses the concept of trauma-informed pedagogy in nursing education and its significance in promoting equity and inclusion. Trauma-informed pedagogy suggests that past experiences can negatively impact health outcomes and learning (Garfin D. Traumatic experiences can cause anxiety and depression in some students.

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Preventing Healthcare-associated Infections

American Medical Compliance

According to the Emergency Care Research Institute, staffing shortages posed the greatest threat to patient safety in 2022. With staffing shortages expected to worsen in the coming years, finding ways to protect patient safety and combat healthcare-associated infections will improve patient health outcomes. Get Certified.