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The diversity of mental health nursing is enormous. Q&A with Monica Taylor

The Nurse Break

Meet Monica Taylor – Vice President of the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN). The diversity of mental health nursing is enormous. Monica Taylor has been a mental health nurse for 30 years and was one of the first community-based MHNs in the Western Australian rural sector. Write for Us.

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Emotional health of Filipino American nurses and the COVID-19 pandemic

American Nurse

Many in the Filipino community hesitate to discuss negative emotions openly or seek mental health services. Nursing leaders can develop support programs that create a culturally sensitive and safe environment for these nurses to seek help and discuss their emotional health. of the more than 3.8

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Broken trust

American Nurse

Build a bridge to heal the healthcare workforce Takeaways: The crisis of trust that existed between frontline nurses and leadership before the pandemic continues to worsen with evidence of physical, emotional, and moral suffering./li> Reese tries again to access mental health services through the hospital but has no luck.

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How to Get Started as a Nurse Advocate Around Key Issues Like Scope of Practice

Amercan Journal of Nursing

My work as a psychiatric NP had been focused on child and adolescent psychiatry, but moving to Florida in 2013 hindered my ability to continue this practice. Visit their website to learn more about their personal histories, committee assignments, and if they hold a leadership position. Support from these smaller groups is essential.

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Nursing Leader Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk Honored with President’s Award by American Academy of Nursing

Daily Nurse

She is the Helene Fuld Health Trust Professor of Evidence-based Practice in the College of Nursing and a Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry in the College of Medicine. In recognition of her remarkable dedication to advancing health and well-being, Daily Nurse is honored to honor Dr.

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Peer support and nurse well-being

American Nurse

We make this distinction in recognition of the stigma associated with therapy and psychiatry that still exists among many of our colleagues. Although good evidence supports therapy, many nurses fear losing their licenses if they disclose mental health concerns. American Nurse Journal. 2023; 18(9).

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner vs. Psychiatrist: Which Path is Right for You?

Registered Nursing

Choosing a career in the field of mental health can be both rewarding and challenging. Each role plays a crucial role in addressing mental health issues, but they have distinct differences in terms of education, training, responsibilities, and career prospects.