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Building a better future for all

American Nurse

Nearly 400 attendees addressed mental healthcare stigma in their profession, improvements in care for military veterans, the upcoming revision to the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements, and other timely and relevant nursing and healthcare issues.

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Leadership in changing times

American Nurse

We had people who were strong in acute care, long-term care, home care, public health, and informatics. We had representation from roles and places where nurse leaders practice—correctional care, the military, academia, hospitals, and ambulatory care.”

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Rachael’s Reflections: A Recap on ANA Hill Day and Membership Assembly in D.C.

American Nurse

A perfect example we shared is under the current law, APRNs cannot independently prescribe diabetic shoes, resulting in delays in care and an increase in amputations for this patient population. ANA is urging Congress to ensure that vulnerable residents in LTC facilities have timely access to quality nursing care.

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33 Nursing Specialties in Demand in 2023

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

These cases include medical malpractice, personal injury and long-term care litigation. They oversee long-term care plans and often develop close working relationships with their patients. Flight nurses care for the patients during an emergency flight. Travel Nurse Average Hourly Salary (2023) $38.47

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I Made it, Despite Life’s Ups and Downs

Nurse.com

I couldn’t keep up with my classmates and didn’t care much until I got to high school. I couldn’t afford nursing school or medical school, so I joined the military like my father. I didn’t do very well in school and didn’t intend to. But I became pregnant, and I had to make a choice. I also helped open two businesses.

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87 Roles In Nursing That Are Unique

Aussie Nurse

The traditional opinions is that nursing involves caring for patients/residents in healthcare settings that are hospital based or in long-term care facilities. Military Nurse -Navy, Military or Air Force 44. Nurse Practitioners, NP 38. Informatics Nurse 39. Sexual Health Nurse 40. Flight Nurse 46.

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What Is a Speech Language Pathologist & What Do They Do?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Setting Percentage 4 Education services 42% Offices of physical, occupational and speech therapists and audiologists 25% Hospitals 14% Nursing and residential care facilities 4% Self-employed workers 3% Most speech-language pathologists work in an educational setting as part of early intervention programs, preschools or K-12 schools.