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American Nurses Foundation Awards $339,000 Grant to HBCU Nursing Program to Support Education for Male Nurses of Color

Minority Nurse

The American Nurses Foundation has made a significant stride in promoting diversity in nursing education by awarding one of its prestigious nursing research grants, Diversify Nursing Research through Support of Minority Institutions.

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Responding to the Obesity Epidemic

Daily Nurse

Thomas George, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, NASM-CPT , is a family nurse practitioner, assistant professor at Frontier Nursing University, clinic director, and obesity specialist with Wellspring Weight and Wellness , a medical startup in rural Idaho. .” Why is Obesity at Such Epidemic Levels at This Time? Listen to their stories. .”

APRN 91
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How does policy function as a domestic violence intervention?

American Nurse

How legal systems respond—or don’t—impacts health outcomes. Supreme Court case is just one of the latest examples of nurses’ critical role in promoting healing policy. Assistant Professor Michelle Patch, PhD, APRN-CNS, DF-AFN, FAAN, has focused significant effort on understanding intimate partner strangulation.

APRN 119
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Strengthening the Role of Nurses in High-Reliability Cultures  

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By Meredith Foxx, MSN, MBA, APRN, NEA-BC , Executive Chief Nursing Officer High reliability is a commonly repeated term in healthcare today. Rooted in quality and safety excellence, high-reliability cultures lead to better health outcomes and patient experiences, improved efficiency, increased job satisfaction and more.

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Meet the New President of the AANP: Stephen A. Ferrara

Minority Nurse

Ferrara , DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, as the organization’s new president, taking the reigns from former AANP President April Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN in late-June. Ferrara is passionate about health information technology and integrating evidence-based practice into daily nursing practice.

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Nurse Leaders Are Critical to the Future of Nursing

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Expanding access to care: Nurse-led clinics, mobile health units, and telehealth services have increased access to healthcare for underserved communities. Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) are leading primary care initiatives , particularly in rural and low-income urban areas where physician shortages are severe.

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The Role of a Nurse Practitioner: What You Need to Know

Every Nurse

Scope of Practice and Responsibilities Nurse Practitioners (NP’s) are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who provide comprehensive and holistic care to patients across the lifespan. They are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses, as well as promote disease prevention and health promotion.