Remove Education Remove Patient Advocacy Remove Patient Experience
article thumbnail

When a nurse is the patient

American Nurse

The care team educated me about the procedure, its side effects, and expected recovery. As a nurse, patient, patient advocate, educator, and administrator, I knew that I had to speak for those women. I believe nurses have a higher responsibility to do so because of our role as educated advocates.

article thumbnail

AHCA/NCAL Kick Off Summer with Award Announcements

Health Leaders | Nursing

During the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living 's (AHCA/NCAL) Annual Congressional Briefing event this week, the organizations will present an advocacy award to two honorees. Leticia Caballero and Norman Rokeach will be recognized as recipients of the 2023 Joe Warner Patient Advocacy Award.

article thumbnail

The 2023 Professional Reading List

Nurses Advocates

First, I would like to share some of the resources I created this year to educate and empower healthcare professionals to improve the broader healthcare system. We talked about Patient Advocacy and why everyone needs an advocate. They have excellent education program throughout the year. Here we go! Follow Travelzoo!