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How Important Is Continuing Education for Nurses?

Nurse.com

Foundational education provides just that, a foundation of knowledge. The origins of continuing education for nurses. Eventually knowledge sharing was formalized and is what we think of today when we think of nursing education. The importance of continuing education. However, schools of nursing can only provide so much.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Kimberly Williams

Minority Nurse

As the chair of the Patients and Families Committee on the house-wide Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, I actively address health disparities, advocate for culturally sensitive care, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusivity within the healthcare system. Tell us about your career path and how you ascended to this role.

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The Role of Hospice Nursing in End-of-Life Care

Diversity Nursing

These responsibilities include assessing patients' physical and emotional needs, developing and implementing care plans, administering medications, as well as providing education and support to patients and their families.

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Connecting the dots with cannabis care

American Nurse

Sherri Mack Nurses are becoming an increasingly important part of the movement to educate patients, other healthcare providers, and the public about cannabis use. Cannabis nursing, a specialty nursing practice focused on providing education and guidance to healthcare consumers on the therapeutic use of cannabis, furthers this effort.

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Could a Career as a Family Nurse Practitioner Be Right for You?

Post University

Typically, nurse practitioners (including FNPs) provide services that are meant to promote a patient’s long-term health and wellness. This may include routine preventative care as well as early diagnosis and treatment of diseases or medical conditions.

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Healthy Aging Advice with Gerontological Nurse Sharon Bronner

Minority Nurse

“Gerontological nurses can promote healthy aging by assessing and evaluating the body, mind, and spirit of each individual older adult,” says Bronner, who has been a gerontological nurse for four decades. “I enjoy when a family member gives hugs and appreciates the compassionate care at the end of life,” says Bronner.

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12 Best Undergraduate Degrees for Occupational Therapy

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

This education enhances your ability to assess client needs, design appropriate interventions and contribute to evidence-based practice within the field of occupational therapy. An education degree centers on the principles of teaching and learning, which aligns closely with the role of an occupational therapist.