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Improving hypertension using virtual modalities

American Nurse

When performed correctly, patient education can help improve patient health literacy and save costs for the patient and the health system. Before the virtual clinic, enrolled participants received virtual video connect education from the PACT licensed pract­ical nurse (LPN) or RN. BMC Public Health. Ron’Nisha D.

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Colorado Nurses Foundation Presents Awards for Nursing Excellence

American Nurse

Sh truly has a servant heart and dedicates countless hours contributing to health equity, the profession, and the local community. Andrea Pacheco, LPN , Exceptional Achievement by a Licensed Practical Nurse in Clinical Practice. Barbara Kent, LPN , Exceptional Achievement by a Licensed Practical Nurse in Community Nursing.

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Career karma

American Nurse

That’s when Benjamin realized that she could use her natural charisma to do what was most important to her: increase health literacy. “My Impressed with her resourcefulness, AHA asked Benjamin, an ANACalifornia member, to do some radio spots about heart health. And it worked!” My dad died of a massive heart attack.

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