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Assuming the best: Why nurses should believe in patients’ desire for health

American Nurse

Such assumptions overlook the complex reality that many patients face, including socioeconomic factors, mental health issues, or a lack of health literacy. Although some of these practices weren’t backed by science, they showed a genuine desire to be healthier.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Caring for Yourself, Others, and Your Heart in a Sudden World

The Relentless School Nurse

A mental health crisis that manifests in the classroom. The suddenness extends beyond health crises. The suddenness of violence in schools has forced us to expand our skill sets, to become not just healthcare providers but also first responders and mental health supporters. A sports injury on the field.