Diversity Nursing

MAY 3, 2023

Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Social determinants of health can often be confused with health disparities. Although similar, SDOH refers to an individual's personal circumstances apart from medical care and genetics that can affect health outcomes.

Health Literacy 92

Health Literacy Health Outcomes Health Insurance Education 92

Diversity Nursing

APRIL 17, 2024

Education Individuals with a higher education level tend to exhibit better health behaviors , such as regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and avoidance of harmful substances like tobacco and excessive alcohol consumption. Higher levels of education are closely linked to greater access to healthcare services.

Health Literacy 84

Health Literacy Health Insurance Health Outcomes Promotion 84

MAS Medical Staffing

MARCH 21, 2023

Research backs the importance of patient education, too. What Is Patient Education? Why Is Patient Education Important? Health literacy can be the defining factor between wellness and relapse that requires admission to a hospital or the exacerbation of a medical condition. Let’s look at 5 of the most beneficial. #1

Education 52

Education Health Literacy Self-Care Travel Nursing 52

Daily Nurse

MAY 7, 2024

We also need to make sure that we are providing a “surround-sound experience” for the youth by communicating closely with the school, pediatrician, and any other outside providers. They can also help coordinate with community providers to create a support system for the student.

Mental Health 111

Mental Health Health Literacy Education Retirement 111

Diversity Nursing

APRIL 6, 2022

Communication skills. You’re getting a little bit of everything, and if you enjoy patient education, what a great place to come and work.". Their health literacy is pretty low, and a lot of them are very appreciative of the help that you give them, the compassion that you show them, the empathy. Problem-solving skills.

Health Literacy 60

Health Literacy Communication Education 60

Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Hightower is now the office practice nurse for the Adolescent and Young Adult Program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center , and their nursing path started with an undergrad degree in religious studies, a master’s degree in education, and some time as a high school science teacher in New York.

Health Literacy 59

Health Literacy Bedside nursing Self-Care Communication 59

Every Nurse

MAY 7, 2023

It is a time when infants are at their most vulnerable, families are typically highly stressed, and healthcare providers must communicate complex information to parents who are struggling to cope with their infant’s needs. One way to address these challenges is through ongoing education and training.

Self-Care 52

Self-Care Communication Health Literacy Promotion 52

American Nurse

APRIL 30, 2023

For patients with advanced HF, particularly Stage D, palliative care aids communication to address prognosis, life-extending therapies vs. treatment discontinuation, symptom management, and hospice. Palliative care The updated guidelines recommend palliative care and management to optimize patient outcomes and end-of-life quality.

Self-Care 98

Self-Care Health Literacy Care coordination Education 98

Every Nurse

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Community Health Nurses Job Description Community health nurses are healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals and communities. They conduct health assessments, provide preventive screenings, administer vaccinations, and manage chronic conditions.

Care coordination 52

Care coordination Promotion Health Literacy Health Outcomes 52

Nursing Review

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

For in-home care, the highest number of complaints related to lack of consultation or communication, costs, and consistency of client care and coordination. Similarly, the practical tips on communication and care coordination as provided in both websites speak to areas of need in workforce development.

Health Literacy 52

Health Literacy Care coordination Communication Education 52

The Nurse Break

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Over the next 8 years I had the opportunity to work across a range of cancer services – including clinical haematology, radiation oncology and medical oncology as a Clinical Nurse Specialist and an Oncology Nurse Educator. Health literacy in oncology? Education must be adaptable based on who is being educated.

Clinical Nurse Specialist 98

Clinical Nurse Specialist Self-Care Health Literacy Business 98

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

This exchange fascinated me, partly because of my interest in languages, but mostly because patients with limited English proficiency face the double burdens of social and health disparities, which I feel is a nurse-sensitive issue. In other words, good health literacy equals better health.

Health Literacy 105

Health Literacy Communication Education Nurse Educator 105

The Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 9, 2025

Suddenly, school nurses were at the forefront of a global health crisis, tasked with implementing new safety protocols, conducting contact tracing, and educating entire school communities about a virus we were all still learning about. But self-care goes beyond physical health.

Self-Care 97

Self-Care Mental Health Health Literacy Promotion 97

American Nurse

JULY 3, 2024

The nurse’s role Home-based professional nursing requires a unique set of knowledge and skills focused on care coordination, home assessment, direct patient care, team leadership, health promotion, and patient education related to self-care. Rogers returned home from the hospital a week ago after treatment for pneumonia.

Self-Care 40

Self-Care Health Literacy Medicare Home Healthcare 40