Before Princess Minter, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP, admits a patient from the virtual waiting room, she is already looking for clues. She reviews the patient’s most recent urine drug screen, prescribed medications, prescription drug monitoring program information, previous note, and […]
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Before Lucy Vance Seligson, LCSW, became a dementia care specialist, she was a professional performer. She studied vocal performance in college, spent her 20s working as a musician and actor, and performed in Miss Saigon on Broadway. When that chapter
One of the most common concerns nurses hear from breastfeeding patients is, “I think my milk supply is dropping.” Sometimes those concerns are well founded. Other times, what appears to be a sudden decline in milk production reflects a normal
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Every August, National Breastfeeding Month highlights the importance of ensuring breastfeeding families have access to the care, education, and resources they need. For many new parents, one of the first questions after leaving the hospital isn’t whether breastfeeding is beneficial.
When many people hear the term health policy, they picture lawmakers debating legislation or government officials creating new healthcare regulations. While those decisions certainly shape healthcare, policy also influences many of the decisions nurses encounter every day—from patient safety procedures
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As graduation approaches, nursing students face an important transition from education to professional practice. Understanding how nursing licensure works, particularly if you plan to practice across state lines, can help you make informed decisions about where and how you work.
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Graduating from nursing school is a milestone worth celebrating. But once the excitement of passing the NCLEX and landing your first job interviews begins to settle, many new nurses find themselves facing another big question: Which nursing specialty is right
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Maintaining a healthy work-life balance as a nurse can be challenging in a profession known for long shifts, emotional demands, staffing shortages, and physical exhaustion. Many nurses struggle to balance patient care responsibilities with family obligations, personal wellness, and the
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ChatGPT in geriatric nursing education is rapidly changing how students access information, practice clinical reasoning, and engage with learning. From personalized learning and simulation-based practice to concerns about misinformation, overreliance, and critical thinking, the rise of ChatGPT is reshaping conversations
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Hospitals and health systems across the U.S. are grappling with a national staffing crisis that leaves nurses stretched thin. Instead of devoting the majority of their energy to patient care, many nurses find themselves spending hours each shift bogged down
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