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Geriatric Nurse: Expert Insights and Career Guidance

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

1 In 2024, a record 4.1 Because the needs of older patients vary from person to person, geriatric nurse responsibilities cover a broad range of tasks that may go beyond traditional nursing duties. Sources Administration on Aging (AoA), 2023 Profile of Older Americans, Administration for Community Living (ACL), May 2024, [link].

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ANA-Michigan President’s Message | September 2024

American Nurse

Patient-Centered Care: Advocate for patient-centered approaches that prioritize individual preferences, needs, and values. By championing patient advocacy, you can promote equitable access to quality healthcare services.

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What Can You Do with a Master’s in Nursing? 2025 Ultimate Guide

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Common career paths include: Chief nurse executive Surgical nurse manager Nursing supervisor Clinical research manager After completing an MSN program, nurses may earn a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) to gain deeper knowledge about patient advocacy and strategies for effective leadership. Sources: U.S. What is Nursing Informatics?

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Did You Know DAISY Honorees Can Win Conference Scholarships?

Nurse.com

Here are two examples: Jesus Medrano, BSN, RN , a med/surg nurse at Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora, Colorado, wrote about how a workshop at the NurseCon at Sea conference he will attend in 2024 had special relevance to his patients because it addressed the health needs of transgender individuals who are peds patients, “which is a prominent (..)

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Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act Signed into Law 

Daily Nurse

Championed by the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) for many years and a key legislative priority for the association in 2024, the Emergency Medical Services for Children program will continue to support emergency departments after President Biden signed the bill reauthorizing EMSC’s funding through 2029. territories.

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A diversified profession

American Nurse

The human connections that enable our care plans and patient advocacy, education, and interventions deepen based on common lived experiences between nurses and patients. 2024; 19(6). Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, President, American Nurses Association American Nurse Journal.