A women’s health nurse practitioner (WHNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse who cares for women through various stages of their life, with a focus on reproductive, obstetric, and gynecological health. WHNPs start their careers as registered nurses and education […]
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Health policies change rapidly at the national, state, and community level and are especially critical during times of international health crises. Nurses are positioned on the front lines of both health care delivery and health policy development. In particular, advanced
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At thousands of VA health care centers and outpatient clinics throughout the nation, employees are committed to serving Veterans. The Veterans Administration supports and celebrates employees who want to take this dedication to the next level – whether that’s through flexible
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One of the most appealing aspects of the nursing profession is the wide choice nurses have when deciding on a specialty. Depending on personal interest or experience, educational goals, or opportunities, nurses have the ability to work in virtually every
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Diabetes Awareness Day is on November 14: are you up to speed on one of our longer-running pandemics? The second part of our two-part interview with diabetes specialists Debra Dudley, RN, CDN, BS and Lori Weiss, BSN, RN, CPN, CDCES
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Perioperative nurses are an essential part of any surgical team. This week’s Perioperative Nurses Week spreads awareness of this career path while also educating the public about this vital operating room role. Nurses in this role fill a pre-op and
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The caps are tossed in the air, there are no more discussion boards due, and you have submitted and closed out your Capstone or Project. Time to get to work! However, you quickly learn there is much to do and
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Diabetes nurses work on the frontlines in the fight against an ongoing epidemic/pandemic that will continue to afflict over 13% of the US population long after COVID-19 recedes into the background. The diabetes pandemic has been mounting rapidly in the
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If you’re a nurse or a nursing student and your daily routine doesn’t include healthy foods and regular exercise, the pandemic should serve as a wake-up call. As a healthcare provider, you know that obesity and overweight endanger your health
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As if nursing wasn’t already tough enough, male nurses have to contend with a lot of negative, gender-based stereotypes whenever they don their cotton scrubs. These stereotypes make it more difficult for male nurses to do their jobs well, especially
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