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Study Finds COVID-19 Pandemic Worsened Patient Safety Measures

Penn Nursing

The study, from Penn Nursing 's Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research (CHOPR), examined data from the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators to assess trends in nursing-sensitive quality indicators from 2019 to 2022.

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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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Study Finds Scottish Safe Staffing Act Implementation Facing Challenges

Penn Nursing

A new study, from Penn Nursing 's Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research (CHOPR), published in the Journal of Nursing Scholarship , has revealed that implementing Scotland's Health and Care Act 2019 is facing significant challenges.

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Woman Faked Nurse Credentials to Inject Fake Botox, Say Prosecutors

Scrubs

In 2019, Susan Ann Tancreto, a 60-year-old resident of Shasta County, California, was charged with multiple felonies for posing as a nurse and administering unauthorized Botox and filler treatments. Engaging with unlicensed practitioners not only violates legal standards but also endangers public health.

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

Diversity Nursing

Between 2007 and 2019, studies examining regional and racial/ethnic variations in amputations revealed significant disparities. A critical component of their role involves addressing the impact of social determinants of health, defined by the World Health Organization as non-medical factors influencing health outcomes.

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Elder Medication Management Training for Healthcare Personnel

American Medical Compliance

Introduction to Elder Medication Management The population of the elderly (people more than 65 years old) is around 50 million as per the United States Census Bureau in 2019, and the number is further rising globally. By applying these techniques, providers enhance patient safety, reduce medication errors, and support better health outcomes.

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Colorado Nurse Applies Nurse Practitioner Skills to Remote Diabetes Monitoring Role

Post University

.” Jennifer researched nurse practitioner programs and discovered American Sentinel College of Nursing and Health Sciences. She felt the Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Practitioner Specialization program was a great fit and enrolled in 2019.