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Addressing Health Inequities: Diversity and Inclusion Matter

Diversity Nursing

Evidence shows diverse voices lead to more effective solutions and better health outcomes. This change must extend across industries, from pharmaceutical companies creating life-saving medicines to hospitals staffed by Doctors and Nurses who understand the unique challenges of the populations they serve.

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Peak bodies unite to deliver reform action plan – APNA chief Ken Griffin tells us why

Nursing Review

ACTION 3 : Work with State and Territory Governments to pass laws to support qualified Registered Nurses in every State and Territory to prescribe approved medications under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

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10 Best Remote Nursing Jobs in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide

Every Nurse

Nurse case managers often work with diverse populations, including elderly patients, those with chronic illnesses, or individuals recovering from severe injuries, ensuring continuity of care and optimal health outcomes. Nurse Educator The shift towards online education has opened up numerous remote opportunities for nurse educators.

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Pain Management: The Latest Developments in the Industry According to Pharmacist Khyati Undavia

Scrubs

In this article, pharmacist Khyati Undavia shares the latest developments in the pain management sector of the pharmaceutical industry, highlighting some of the promising alternatives to opioids that are now available to patients. Fortunately, there are many options available beyond potentially addictive medications.

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Nursing’s role in lifestyle medicine

American Nurse

Rather than simply managing disease symptoms through ever-increasing quantities of pharmaceuticals and invasive and expensive procedures, LM first leverages health behavior changes in these key areas to treat the underlying causes of chronic disease. See Six pillars.) J Acad Nutr Diet. 2016;116(12):1970-80. doi:10.1016/j.jand.2016.09.025

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Artificial Intelligence, Automation and Nursing- will these technologies help our profession?

The Nurse Break

For instance, pregnant women are rarely included in studies trialling pharmaceutical therapies. Nurses need to be strategic in their skill development to become key decision-makers and designers of technology so that factors that impact health outcomes are identified and addressed effectively.

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How has AI become popular in healthcare?: Q&A

Nursing Review

Australia has been quick to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to enhance patient care and improve overall health outcomes. Virtual reality (VR) training has been popular with NSW rolling out VR training for nurses to help with stroke care and helping rural QLD midwives upskill their maternity abilities.