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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Crystal Beckford

Minority Nurse

Crystal Beckford is an accomplished healthcare executive with extensive experience in health systems in Maryland and Florida. She has a proven track record in hospital, health plan, long-term care, and health insurance leadership. What is the most significant challenge facing nursing today?

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Nurse referrals to pharmacy

American Nurse

For example, incorporating nursing referrals to pharmacists as part of routine patient care can help reduce polypharmacy, pharmacy and healthcare costs, and adverse drug–drug reactions. Improve care, promote the profession Nurses play a key role in patient education, medication management, and prevention of negative health outcomes.