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The Impact of Restorative Nursing on Patient Mobility and Independence

American Medical Compliance

Boosting Emotional Well-being: Empowering patients with a sense of achievement and self-worth. This approach is particularly beneficial for individuals recovering from surgeries, strokes, or chronic conditions, as well as for elderly patients in long-term care facilities.

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The Healing Power of Animals: Reducing Stress in Patients and Nursing Students

Amercan Journal of Nursing

As a team, my rabbits and I have visited long-term care centers, colleges, libraries, counseling centers, the local hospital, domestic violence shelters, and recovery centers, just to name a few. They are litter box trained, live in my house, and have free time for roaming every day.

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AHCA/NCAL Kick Off Summer with Award Announcements

Health Leaders | Nursing

The work that they have accomplished lays the groundwork to continue to improve the lives of the individuals who live and work in long-term care." "I applaud all of these providers for taking this important first step in their quality journey," Mark Parkinson , president and CEO of AHCA/NCAL, said in a statement.

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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. It’s that important, when you think about the data around a positive work environment impacting engagement, patient experience, and outcomes.

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Tailored falls prevention plans

American Nurse

Customize care to each patient’s unique fall risk. Lillee Gelinas Nurses make significant contributions to patientsexperiences, safety, and healing. Our patients deserve nothing less. 3JUUriA ) Preventing falls in hospitalized patients ( bit.ly/4a55j8h It’s a nursing priority, too. 4a55j8h ) Dr.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Elodia Mercier

Minority Nurse

For almost 40 years as the Director of Nursing for Throughput Operations at Montefiore Health System in New York, Elodia Mercier, RNC, MS, has been advancing patient care and creating and defining new roles for fellow nurses and other providers. After consecutive years of consistently meeting high Press Ganey (patient.

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Can an LPN/LVN Become a Certified Managed Care Nurse? The Answer May Surprise You

Registered Nursing

Hospitals and Healthcare Systems: Large healthcare systems may employ CMCNs to streamline the patient experience and manage the transition from inpatient to outpatient care. Home Health Care: CMCNs can work with home health agencies to coordinate care for patients who receive healthcare services at home.

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