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What are physician assistants? Can they fix the doctor shortage?

Nursing Review

Similar roles have been used throughout history, including in the military. It was initially designed to use the skills of medically trained military servicemen. It was initially designed to use the skills of medically trained military servicemen. The first physician assistants were military servicemen.

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Is Healthcare Committed to Diversity in their Workforce?

Diversity Nursing

Military service is also a unique quality that can often be overlooked to add to the diverse population of healthcare workers. All healthcare workplaces should strive to provide a diverse population of workers to improve overall patient outcomes and acquire better patient satisfaction.

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Battle of COVID-19: Frontline nurses feel abandoned during the pandemic

American Nurse

Parallels to military experience The frontline of the healthcare crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic began to resemble a warlike setting. These similarities expanded beyond the workplace environment and into their communities, much like what military veterans experienced when they arrived home from war. Our unit looked like a war zone.”

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Making a Case for Nurse Case Management 

Minority Nurse

They play a crucial role in improving patient outcomes , reducing healthcare costs, enhancing patient satisfaction, and bridging gaps in care. Case managers are adept at helping patients navigate the complex healthcare system.”