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Public Health Nurse: Role, Responsibilities & Career Path

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

A public health nurse is critical in improving population health outcomes by educating communities and delivering care. public health nurses served on the frontlines, treating patients and educating them about the virus, tracing their contacts and delivering self-isolation guidance. What Does a Public Health Nurse Do?

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Meet Cardiac Nurse Diana-Lyn Baptiste

Minority Nurse

As a cardiovascular nurse, I have always relied on my assessments, diagnostic labs, and exams, as well as my patient’s verbal accounts to develop a safe plan of care to support good health outcomes. With so many advances in cardiovascular health, how do you stay current on new trends, nursing techniques, or evidence-based practices?

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Laura Cheng Discusses an Endocrine Nursing Career

Minority Nurse

I dedicated five years of my career to the endocrinology division, specifically working in outpatient clinics. Research such as this can have a profound impact on patients and their long-term health outcomes. What would you like anyone considering this nursing specialty to know about endocrine nursing?

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Reduce unnecessary transfers from clinics to EDs

American Nurse

UAB Hospital leadership concluded that an alternative to ED transfers could improve access to appropriate care, create a more convenient pathway for patients, and improve health outcomes. Patients wouldn’t be allowed to come to this area from home; it would be available only for that day’s scheduled patients.

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What Is an FNP and What Do Family Nurse Practitioners Do?

Registered Nursing

As healthcare delivery continues to shift toward preventive and outpatient care, the demand for FNPs in non-hospital settings has grown significantly. Their ability to care for patients across all age groups enables them to adapt to various roles within hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools, and private practices.

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What is Pre-Acute Care and Why Do We Need it?

Relias

It aligns the incentives of providers, payers, and patients to achieve better health outcomes and lower costs. In addition to improving health outcomes and quality of life, it can improve patients’ satisfaction, engagement, and loyalty — along with provider satisfaction and retention.

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What is Pre-Acute Care and Why Do We Need it?

Relias

It aligns the incentives of providers, payers, and patients to achieve better health outcomes and lower costs. In addition to improving health outcomes and quality of life, it can improve patients’ satisfaction, engagement, and loyalty — along with provider satisfaction and retention.