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Promoting health literacy

American Nurse

Evidence-based patient education guidelines Takeaways Health literacy relates to an individual’s ability to find, understand, and use healthcare information and services. Only one in ten people have proficient health literacy. However, White found that only one in ten people have proficient health literacy.

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National Nurse’s Month Reflections: Build, Nurture and Lead

Daily Nurse

Support Nurses with Micro-resiliency Initiatives That Promote Wellness Resiliency across health care shot to prominence during the pandemic. In 2023, nursing leaders should focus on allyship. A key element of health promotion is based on creating educational material with a clear understanding.

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Improving hypertension using virtual modalities

American Nurse

When performed correctly, patient education can help improve patient health literacy and save costs for the patient and the health system. Bowers is a cardiology nurse practitioner in the Duke University Health System and a clinical professor in the Duke University School of Nursing. 2023; 18(11). July 6, 2023.

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Minority Health Month: Cultural Competence Boosts Outcomes

Minority Nurse

This year’s focus for Minority Health Month is on providing accurate and helpful health information to encourage xxxx. Individuals who have accurate information that relates directly to how people in the community live are excellent ambassadors for promoting health information.

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Community Health Nurses: Advocates for Underserved Populations

Every Nurse

They work in various settings, including public health agencies, clinics, community centers, and schools, to provide essential healthcare services and promote health education. Providing Essential Healthcare Services Community health nurses deliver a wide range of healthcare services to individuals and communities.

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Nurse referrals to pharmacy

American Nurse

Medication reviews performed for older adult patients help reduce health problems that impact daily life, improve medication adherence, decrease hospital admissions, and lower drug–drug adverse reactions. Nurse-led QI projects offer opportunities to improve patient care and promote the nursing profession. September 6, 2023.

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Cultural Competency in Neonatal Nursing: Strategies and Resources

Every Nurse

CLINICAL PRACTICE Cultural Competency in Neonatal Nursing: Strategies and Resources Updated May 8, 2023 by EveryNurse Staff Writers Providing quality neonatal care to patients requires a wide range of skills and competencies, one of which is cultural competency.