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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. 2020;20(1):667.

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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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Almost 1 million Australians are LGBTQIA+ – and for the first time, there’s a new national health plan for them

Nursing Review

It aims to enhance access to inclusive health care and improve health literacy for LGBTQIA+ people. For example, this will include ensuring LGBTQIA+ people are included in policy development and service planning across a range of health areas. Read the original article.

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No More Repetitive Needlesticks: How CNOs Can Improve Patient Experience

Health Leaders | Nursing

Not only do needlesticks increase anxiety and pain among patients, but incorrect vascular access practices in general can impact health literacy and lead to potential rehospitalizations or disease progression.