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The Relentless School Nurse: Alcohol Consumption & the Cancer Connection

The Relentless School Nurse

In 2019 alone, approximately 96,730 cancer cases were linked to alcohol use, with 42,400 cases in men and 54,330 in women. A 2019 survey revealed that only 45% of Americans recognized alcohol consumption as a risk factor for cancer, compared to much higher awareness of other risks like radiation exposure (91%) and tobacco use (89%).

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Foot Care Nurses: Saving Limbs, One Foot at a Time

Diversity Nursing

Additionally, they take detailed health histories to identify factors that may impact the lower extremities, such as diabetes, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), or vascular conditions. Between 2007 and 2019, studies examining regional and racial/ethnic variations in amputations revealed significant disparities.

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Elder Medication Management Training for Healthcare Personnel

American Medical Compliance

American Medical Compliance is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education to physicians. Patient Education and Communication Research has shown that patients often have difficulty knowing how and when to take their medicines.

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Day in the life of a Forensic Nurse Practitioner

The Nurse Break

I also provide clinical leadership, education and support to metro and county nurses who conduct forensic medical examinations in Whyalla, Mt Gambier and the Riverland. A forensic nurse is a Registered or Advanced Practice Nurse who has received specific education and training. What is a forensic nurse and how do you become one?

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Public vs private. Which is safer for childbirth?

Nursing Review

The study compared the outcomes of mothers and babies, as well as the costs, of standard public maternity care versus private obstetric-led care from 2016 to 2019 in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. These complexities are much more prevalent in the public system and impact on health outcomes.

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Colorado Nurse Applies Nurse Practitioner Skills to Remote Diabetes Monitoring Role

Post University

I quickly decided I wanted to further my education.” ” Beginning Her Educational Journey Jennifer explored a mixture of subjects and was intrigued by various career options. ” Jennifer researched nurse practitioner programs and discovered American Sentinel College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

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The Many Ways Nurses Can Become Champions of Sustainability

Amercan Journal of Nursing

Public Health Service, his passion for farming, and his concerns about environmental health. Nurses were among the many health care workers participating in the 2019 Global Climate Strike in Washington, DC. Tools and Resources Many groups offer education for nurses who want to learn more about environmental health.