University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Working on a team with others is a great way to learn and grow the skills to be a physical therapist, and interprofessional collaboration improves patient satisfaction ratings and health outcomes. A great PT is constantly learning and staying current with the latest advancements and best practices.

Communication

American Nurse

JUNE 10, 2025

Evidence-Based Impact A growing body of research underscores the effectiveness of FCNs in improving health outcomes, especially within underserved and rural communities. This model not only fosters greater participation but also leads to sustainable improvements in community health outcomes. A meta-analysis by Lima et al.

Health Outcomes

American Nurse

JULY 9, 2025

DNP program growth The American Association of Colleges of Nursing reports continuing growth in doctor of nursing practice (DNP) programs. The AACN reports that, from 2020 to 2021, the number of students enrolled in DNP programs increased from 39,530 to 40,834. Rand Health Q. Nursing: Supply and Demand Through 2020.

Leadership

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The current trauma literature supports employing forensic nurses to meet the health and legal needs of patients experiencing intentional and unintentional trauma (Berishaj et al., The Journal of Rural Health, 37(1), 92–102. Berishaj et al. References Berishaj, K., Boyland, C. Reinink, K., & Lynch, V. link] da Silva, T.

Mental Health

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Takeaways: Magnet4Europe (M4E) is a 4-year European Union–funded project that began in January 2020 to improve the mental health and well-being of healthcare professionals in Europe. These learning collaboratives offer opportunities to share best practices, create networks, and develop actionable feedback reports.

Chief Nursing Officer

American Nurse

JULY 10, 2023

Technology serves as a supportive tool to aid using data and information to achieve optimal health outcomes (equity, safety, quality). Informatics nurses and informatics nurse specialists frequently begin and initially develop their careers in hospital and health center settings.

Nursing Informatics

American Nurse

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This aligns with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement Quintuple Aim of better health outcomes, lower costs, improved patient satisfaction, enhanced provider well-being, and advanced health equity. Am J Health Promot. We are in this together: Health Nurse Healthy Nation year four highlights 2020-2021.

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