Primary care is in short supply across the US, and nurse practitioners are increasingly stepping in to provide this much needed care. Studies show that NPs provide high-quality primary care, which improves access to care in underserved areas and reduces […]
When it comes to having surgery, many people will think mostly about the operation itself more than the postoperative recovery period. As a nursing professional, you will know that this is actually only half the battle! The surgery itself can
Changes in Postoperative Care for Patients Read More »
Summer is here, and the time is right…for taking vacations. Think you don’t have time? Think again. Flo Leighton, MS, RN, PMHNP-BC, a board certified mental health nurse practitioner as well as an adjunct faculty at New York University College
Chilling Out: The Importance of Taking Vacations Read More »
Mississippi State University (MSU) and the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) have partnered to create an early entry program that allows MSU pre-nursing freshman students to be admitted to UMMC’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. MSU’s Freshman
Lots of nurses get into the field because they like to help people and they get deep satisfaction from the nursing duties that allow them to do that. Many nurses are also fascinated with science and with always advancing their
Nursing Careers: Nurse Researchers Seek Answers Read More »
Please note that all links are for iTunes. 1.   Johns Hopkins Health Newsfeed Stay up-to-date with short podcasts on top medical storiesopens in new window from Johns Hopkins. Each podcast is only about a minute, but provides nurses with the
Top Nursing Podcasts Read More »
The University of Arizona (UA) College of Nursing recently received a $2.5 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to help those undergoing cancer treatment from being patients to survivors. UA Nursing professor Terry Badger tells KTAR.com, “Oftentimes when people are ending chemotherapy
So many people know of someone touched by brain disease that this month’s designation as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is especially relevant. Dementia and Alzheimer’s, a severe form of dementia, are devastating brain diseases that impact families across the
Nurses Offer Excellent Brain Health Information Read More »
Oakland University recently announced that its Board of Trustees has approved a new PhD in Nursing program. The program will be offered in three options: BSN-PhD, MSN-PhD, and DNP-PhD. The program will be offered online to attract a diverse range
Oakland University Announces New PhD in Nursing Program Read More »
Our Nurse of the Week is Sarah L. Szanton, PhD, ANP, FAAN, professor in the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON) who was recently named the inaugural Endowed Professor in Health Equity and Social Justice. As part of the partnership,
