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Seven Steps to Become a More Culturally Sensitive Nurse

Every Nurse

Health Literacy A different understanding of healthcare from culture to culture also affects health literacy. Individuals in some cultures may not be aware of certain health conditions or how to maintain their health on a day to day basis. What Kind of Barriers Are Created by Cultural Differences?

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How Nurses Improve Patient Education

Carlow Today & Tomorrow

Health literacy is now a major area of focus within health care. Department of Health and Human Services. A goal of the initiative is to improve people’s well-being by eliminating health disparities, achieving health equity and increasing health literacy. Continuously educate patients.

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How Environmental Health Education Empowers Minority Nurses

Minority Nurse

Minority nurses play an essential part in representing and speaking for these communities, so they must educate themselves to ensure they’re empowered to serve their community through diverse healthcare initiatives. Final Thoughts As a minority nurse, it is important to seek opportunities to improve patient outcomes.

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IHS Health IT Modernization Program: The Case for a Better Learning Management Platform

Relias

Support staff retention and development by offering professional development, such as continuing education and leadership training. Engage and educate patients and communities by providing health literacy and wellness programs, such as disease prevention, chronic condition management, and behavioral health.

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The Role of Nurse Practitioners in Mental Health Care

Every Nurse

By collaborating with other mental health professionals, such as psychologists and social workers, nurse practitioners ensure that patients receive holistic care that takes into account their emotional, psychological, and social well-being.

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Home health nursing

American Nurse

Orientation and continuing education should provide nurses with personal safety strategies in communities and homes. Health literacy universal precautions toolkit: Use the teach-back method: Tool #5. ahrq.gov/health-literacy/improve/precautions/tool5.html Home Health Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice.