As an experienced nurse, a new nurse, or a nursing student in 2018, it’s tough to admit you might be biased toward some of your patients. But it happens, and the best approach to fixing implicit bias is to recognize […]
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The American Health Council Board of Nurses recently welcomed Tamra Ward, MSN, ARNP, NP-C, CHFN, CCTC, as a new member. Ward comes with 38 years of experience in the healthcare industry as a seasoned Nurse Practitioner with expertise in cardiology,
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As the opioid epidemic continues to grow throughout the nation, it’s not surprising that this kind of addiction, as well as others, can also affect nurses. If you’re a nurse in New Jersey and have a problem with addiction, however,
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Raya Cupler, a pre-licensure nursing student at Chamberlain University’s Columbus campus, didn’t think twice about heading overseas to help refugees. During a time when all of her nursing classes were online, Cupler volunteered for two-and-a-half months at refugee camps in
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People with experience working in the medical field will soon have an opportunity to advance their careers thanks to a nursing apprenticeship program funded by a federal grant. The Louisiana Workforce Commission received a grant to help increase the number
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When Hurricane Irma hit Florida, Florida International University’s Florida Advance Surgical Transport (FIU-FAST) took action. After the Florida Health Department requested their assistance, the response was interdisciplinary, says Yhovana D. Gordon, EdD, DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC, who is Chair of the
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The Philips School of Nursing (PSON) at Mount Sinai Beth Israel recently received a Nursing Workforce Diversity grant of $800,000 from the US Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The four-year HRSA grant is intended to help increase access to
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When you are dealing with diabetic seniors, it is especially important to identify changes in their health as early as possible, when treatment may be more effective. Recent studies have shown that the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes worsens
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In November, the American College of Sports Medicine released the results of a worldwide survey projecting the most popular fitness trends for 2018. Whether you’re looking to get reacquainted with consistent exercise, hoping to spice up your current routine, or
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Over the course of 2017, many states have enacted new laws and regulations to increase access to healthcare delivery for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). APRNs are nurses with advanced degrees and clinical experience who play a critical role in
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