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A True Example of Patient Engagement

Nurses Advocates

As nurse case managers and patient advocates, we discuss engaging our patients in their care. As I did not know the resources in Arizona, I talked to a case management friend who lived there. I recently had an experience that showed me how powerful patient engagement can be. She is sad as she mourns his loss.

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A Time to Look Back to Move Forward with a Clean Slate

Nurses Advocates

At 70, I am moving into retirement. Retirement means doing what I want when I want to do it, being on my own schedule, and picking the things that I want to do. Today, I mentor and advise several people who are entering the fields of patient/health advocacy and case management.

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5 Challenges (and Solutions) for Nurse Staffing Managers

Scrubs

Nurse Shortages According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for nurse practitioners and other healthcare professionals will soar over the next ten years. will have over 1 million nurse job openings as older nurses retire. This means competition for nurses will only get worse in the years to come.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Derek Flores

Minority Nurse

The series highlights healthcare leaders who are prominent figures in their organizations and are making transformational impacts in nursing. Meet Derek Flores, RN, CHPN, BS, and hospice nurse in Colorado. Talk about your role in nursing. I’m a hospice nurse case manager in the Denver Metro area.

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How to Make the Best of Your Health Insurance

Nurses Advocates

Veterans’ health insurance is available for those who have retired from the military and are eligible for veterans’ health insurance. You can also ask for a nurse case manager to help you find providers and the resources needed to meet your needs. There are other types of insurance people can take advantage of.