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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. The University of St.

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Nurse Practitioner vs. Doctor: Key Differences Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

A nurse practitioner is a licensed clinician who is focused on providing evidence-based, empathic care to patients. Not only does this type of advanced practice nurse treat acute and chronic conditions—they also focus on preventive and holistic care. What Do Nurse Practitioners Do? The University of St.

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Foot Care Nurses: Saving Limbs, One Foot at a Time

Diversity Nursing

Nurses, trained to provide holistic care, focus not just on treating diseases but on addressing the overall well-being of their patients. Certification in Foot Care Nursing is strongly encouraged and can be obtained through two professional organizations.