University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Nurse practitioners (NPs) and medical doctors (MDs) spend their days making a difference in people’s lives. Providers in both professions treat patient illnesses and injuries with the best science and acute care techniques. In the U.S. healthcare system (depending on the state), both can serve as primary care providers. The main difference between a nurse practitioner and doctor is that NPs undergo less training than MDs —so their responsibilities differ.

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Nurse Practitioner Licensing Mental Health Education 98

Nursology

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Contributor: Jerome Visperas Cleofas In my recent paper, “Building a Pluriverse of Nursologies: A Paradigm for Decolonial Theory and Knowledge Development in Nursing,” published in Nursing Philosophy (Cleofas, 2024), I explored how nursing has long been shaped by coloniality and epistemic violence.

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Daily Nurse

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Just one year after introducing the world’s first burn nursing specialty certification, the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) proudly reports that nearly 500 nurses in both civilian and military settings have achieved the Certified Burn Registered Nurse (CBRN) credential. Burn injuries are among the most devastating and complex medical challenges, and research highlights the importance of specialized burn care expertise in ensuring high-quality treatment and optimal patie

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The Relentless School Nurse

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A final message for Election Day 2024 from one of my fav guest bloggers, Judy Doran. Judy, Maine’s 2023 School Nurse of the Year, is here to share her heartfelt message about the importance of voting. With decades of nursing including 16 years of school nursing, she has a knack for connecting with her community. Judy knows firsthand how crucial this day is for all of us.

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Speaker: Lauri Armstrong, SHRM-SCP - Sr. Director, People Operations at Carrot Fertility

Today’s workforce includes multiple generations of employees all looking for something different from their benefits package. While meeting these disparate needs can be challenging, a comprehensive fertility benefit can support everyone from junior staffers learning about their fertility health to senior leadership managing menopause and low testosterone symptoms.

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American Nurse

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Train in a safe environment to increase new nurse confidence. Takeaways: According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare workers are five times more prone to experience workplace violence than any other occupation, and they have a 20% higher chance of being assaulted. Nurses require training and proper tools to navigate episodes of workplace violence.

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Self-Care Mental Health Education Nurse Educator 52

Health Leaders | Nursing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

When Sienna Salcedo isn’t working 12-hour shifts three times a week as a physician’s assistant at Bellevue Hospital in New York City, she’s flying down to West Palm Beach or Miami to host Botox parties. Salcedo is part of a greater rash of nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and physician’s assistants who are leaving the hospital system — or bypassing it entirely — for the greener and more autonomous pastures of aesthetics.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Just one year after introducing the world’s first burn nursing specialty certification, the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) proudly reports that nearly 500 nurses in both civilian and military settings have achieved the Certified Burn Registered Nurse (CBRN) credential. Burn injuries are among the most devastating and complex medical challenges, and research highlights the importance of specialized burn care expertise in ensuring high-quality treatment and optimal patient out

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Military APRN Education 52

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In a groundbreaking initiative, a Minnesota academic medical center has successfully integrated immersive virtual reality (IVR) into its nurse residency program , showcasing the technology’s potential as a powerful tool for feedback and assessment of clinical competencies. This innovative approach not only enhances the learning experience for new nurses but also aids in their transition to clinical practice.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Nurse practitioners are having a moment, and it’s worth paying attention to how they can benefit you and your family. While many might think that the role is a recent development, educational programs for nurse practitioners were first established in 1965 to address the healthcare needs of underserved populations by training nurses to make advance clinical decisions.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Mentorship for nurses comes in many forms, says this CNO. On this episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Gloria Carter, vice president and CNO at St. Mary Medical Center , and HealthLeaders Exchange member, about how CNOs can provide mentorship opportunities to help prepare new nurses and nurse leaders. Tune in to hear her insights. The HealthLeaders Exchange is an exclusive, executive community for sharing ideas, solutions, and insights.

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Speaker: Julie B. Chavez - VP, Strategy & Alliances at Carrot

An estimated 1.1 billion women worldwide will have experienced menopause by 2025. Symptoms like hot flashes, fatigue, and anxiety can be incredibly disruptive — and last for years. But despite its massive impact, little is being done to support those going through menopause in the workplace. In a recent survey, 70% of respondents said they have considered changing their employment to better manage symptoms — perhaps because only 8% received significant support from their employer related to meno