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Utah Grants Full Practice Authority to Nurse Practitioners

Health Leaders | Nursing

“Many of the states that have the lowest healthcare outcomes are states that still have restricted, outdated laws in place that are completely unnecessary, such as retrospective chart review or collaborative contracts where you have to pay fees,” she said. Those fees can be a barrier to an NP being able to practice in the community.”

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The Critical Shortage No One’s Talking About: Nurse Educators

Minority Nurse

The Hidden Crisis: Why Nurse Educators Are More Important Than Ever Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics illustrates that the demand for nursing professionals is expected to grow by 9% from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. This growth amplifies the need for qualified educators to train new nurses.

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Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) & the Role of The Colorado Nurses Association

American Nurse

Politics, policies, and health outcomes are innately linked. Nurses in the United States are in a pivotal position to influence these cycles to reduce disparities and improve population health. This series will further examine specific determinants, health outcomes, and links with policy and legislation.

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As Zepbound dominates headlines as a new obesity-fighting drug, a nutritionist warns that weight loss shouldn’t be the only goal

American Nurse

Health risks of obesity The potential impact of these drugs is staggering, since more than 2 in 5 American adults are obese , according to the National Institutes of Health. The World Obesity Federation estimates that by 2030, 1 in 5 women and 1 in 7 men will be living with obesity worldwide.

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Reduce unnecessary transfers from clinics to EDs

American Nurse

One of the goals of Healthy People 2030 aims to increase access to comprehensive, high-quality affordable healthcare services. UAB Hospital leadership concluded that an alternative to ED transfers could improve access to appropriate care, create a more convenient pathway for patients, and improve health outcomes. 090449 U.S.

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Promoting health literacy

American Nurse

Health literacy and health outcomes of adults in the United States: Implications for providers. Internet J Allied Health Sci Pract. Department of Health and Human Services. Health literacy in Healthy People 2030. health.gov/healthypeople/priority-areas/health-literacy-healthy-people-2030 White S.

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Nurse Leaders Are Critical to the Future of Nursing

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At the halfway mark of Future of Nursing 2020-2030 , we can determine the progress made since the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine outlined their vision for the decade. In terms of the Future of Nursing 2020-2030 reports predictions, nurse leaders have made significant progress, but challenges remain.