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What it Will Take to Prepare Nurses for Serving Underrepresented Communities

Minority Nurse

Increasingly, nurses and advanced practice registered nurses are receiving the experience and education they need in their nursing programs to address disparities in healthcare and to, thereby, provide this type of holistic care. But there is still a long way to go.

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DNP vs. NP: What is the Difference?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Patient relationships and continuity of care: NPs often develop long-term relationships with their patients. This continuity of care allows them to provide personalized and holistic care, understand their patients’ unique needs, and build trust over time. What Is a DNP?

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Nurse Practitioner vs. Doctor: Key Differences Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

A nurse practitioner is a licensed clinician who is focused on providing evidence-based, empathic care to patients. Not only does this type of advanced practice nurse treat acute and chronic conditions—they also focus on preventive and holistic care. What Do Nurse Practitioners Do?