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8 Reasons Why You Should Become a Nurse Practitioner

Minority Nurse

Not only do they provide comprehensive, holistic care, but they also develop relationships with their patients’ family members, leading to overall better health outcomes. Nurse practitioners have a significant impact on the healthcare system.

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Nursing Care Plan: Guide with Example & Writing Tips

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

What Are the Components of a Care Plan? Care Plan Fundamentals Sample Nursing Care Plan What Is a Nursing Care Plan? A nursing care plan documents how to identify a patients needs and facilitate holistic care, typically according to a five-step framework.

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CNOs Share Their Hopes (And Fears) for Virtual Nursing

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Some argue that virtual nursing would remove the human element of healthcare, which would ultimately reduce patient satisfaction and worsen health outcomes. It moves nurses into the space of holistic care coordination,” Antrum added. But not everyone agrees on the merits of this approach.

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The power of patient- and family-centered care

American Nurse

Person-centered care for older adults must prioritize reducing health disparities, leveraging technology as appropriate, engaging end-of-life resources for holistic care, and embracing chronic disease models that optimize quality of life and functioning. Jennifer Coleman PhD, RN, CNE, COI, ANEF and Cynthia G.

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Why is the psychological state of a patient so important for a nurse to know?

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The purpose of this article is to explore the importance of the psychological state of patients and how it can impact their overall health outcomes. The thesis statement of this article is that the psychological state of patients is an integral aspect of their healthcare, and nurses need to consider it to provide effective care.

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Oncology Nurse Navigation and the DNP-Prepared Nurse

American Nurse

Nurses who are DNP-prepared have the skills and knowledge to impact health systems and deliver care that results in safe, effective practice through practice scholarship, translating science to change health care delivery and clinical research to improve practice (Kersten et al.,

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An Overview of BSN Curriculum: Core Courses & Specializations

Every Nurse

They explore strategies for identifying community health needs, planning and implementing health promotion initiatives, and collaborating with community stakeholders to improve health outcomes.