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A warming planet and human health

American Nurse

Public awareness and engagement As nurses, were using the term climate breakdown to help raise public awareness and promote active engagement in climate-related issues that profoundly affect our health. Many people face greater risk of poor health outcomes just because of where they live.

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Sleep and the glymphatic system

American Nurse

Early recognition and treatment of sleep disorders may improve health outcomes. In addition, education and promotion of healthy sleep in the elderly may help delay neurodegenerative disease. Nursing implications To address sleep dysfunction, nurses must perform sleep health assessments. Psychiatry Res Neuroimaging.

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The Role of a Nurse Practitioner: What You Need to Know

Every Nurse

In addition, NPs often specialize in various fields such as Family Health, Neonatal care, Oncology, or Psychiatry. They are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses, as well as promote disease prevention and health promotion.

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Full Practice Authority: APRN Readiness, Barriers to Practice and Access in South Carolina

American Nurse

The 2022 public health data paint a dismal picture for chronic disease management and outcomes ( Table 1 ). Additional data highlights 27 of 46 counties having none or fewer than three primary or specialty physicians in the areas of family, women’s health, pediatrics, and psychiatry per 10,000 people. 2018;58: 90-109.

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