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Telemedicine and Virtual Consultations: Expanding Nursing Roles in Rural Healthcare

Daily Nurse

Rural nurses have a profound ability to play a critical role in their community healthcare as telemedicine becomes more mainstream. These nurses can help reinforce treatment recommendations and ensure that patients fully understand the information communicated online.

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Careers in Virtual Nursing: What You Need to Know

Post University

The Technological Foundation of Virtual Nursing Believe it or not, the first telemedicine technology was used as far back as the 1960s when NASA built health monitoring sensors into the spacesuits of astronauts so their vitals could be tracked during space travel.

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6 Challenges of the Human Services Worker

Relias

The shift to integrated care and whole health management means you have to know much more regarding how to conduct assessments, screenings, and interventions, remain up to date on best practices, and how to coordinate care with other providers. Technology – We have seen an increasing use of technology in everyday tasks.

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What Is Virtual Healthcare?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

According to a survey conducted by Doximity, more than 83% of surveyed physicians expressed that telemedicine had proven valuable in improving the ongoing care for patients with complex or chronic conditions, while 65% noted it enhanced communication with their patients. 6 What Are the Benefits of Virtual Healthcare?

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Virtual Nurse Jobs and Telehealth: Help More People in More Places

Relias

Telehealth includes telemedicine, which is the diagnosis and treatment of patients via video or phone, as well as other services, such as remote patient monitoring, health education, and data sharing. Telehealth can encompass many different health services, such as diagnosis, prescription, counseling, and referrals.

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Emerging Roles and Expanded Responsibilities for Certified Nursing Assistants

Every Nurse

For example, CNAs may be trained to use telehealth platforms to communicate with patients and provide virtual care. CNAs can also assist with social determinants of health, such as transportation or housing issues, that can have a significant impact on patient outcomes.

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Virtual Occupational Therapy: Everything You Need To Know

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Consider mental health, for example. Even as the pandemic eased, telehealth has remained a popular choice for patients: 37% of adults participated in some form of telemedicine in 2021. They also need to communicate how the technology works to someone in a different space who may not be as comfortable with the tools as they are.