In a major move to improve maternal health, the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) announced a landmark grant from the CDC Foundation that will empower the organizations to strengthen nursing’s response to infectious diseases during pregnancy […]
There is a significant demand for nurse practitioners, including women’s health nurse practitioners, to meet the population’s healthcare needs. Women’s health NPs see an average of 19 patients per day and care for a variety of patients, including those needing
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In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, nurses require effective tools to enhance connections between patients and providers. Ensuring accurate medication administration and that every voice is heard can improve patient outcomes. With this in mind, we highlight five essential tools: Patient
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Nursing has been a part of the armed forces since time immemorial, with nurses playing a vital role in the care of members of the Navy, Army, Marines, Coast Guard, and Air Force, as well as their families. For many
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When we put the words “nurse” and “traveler” together, those in healthcare will immediately think of nurses who choose to take assignments in far-flung cities, towns, and states. Nurses and other healthcare professionals who take travel assignments provide an invaluable
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Nurses can sometimes be notorious for being the worst possible patients. Why are we frequently such bad patients, and can we do something to turn that situation around? Nurses Know Better Just the other day, I was talking with one
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While rewarding, being a nurse is an endlessly busy career path. It can often feel like you’re constantly on the go, which may well impact your physical and mental energy levels. Combatting this — and the potential for burnout —
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Holy Cross Health is making waves in cardiac care by recently performing its first procedure with the newly approved FARAPULSE™ Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) System, a cutting-edge technology designed to treat atrial fibrillation (AF), the most prevalent type of arrhythmia.
Starting October 1, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is implementing a significant new diagnostic code, “Encounter for Sepsis Aftercare” (z51A), which will have a far-reaching impact on the care of sepsis survivors both nationally and globally. This
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As fall arrives, ushering in flu season and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) has released concerning findings from its latest survey: more than a quarter of Americans are not up to date with essential
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