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How to Work the Night Shift and Stay Healthy: 12 Essential Tips

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

11 A well-rounded exercise program that includes cardio, strength and flexibility training can reduce your risk of developing heart disease and other chronic health conditions , help you maintain a healthy weight and improve your mood and cognitive functioning. Instead, consider working out before your shift.

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Nurse Practitioner vs. Doctor: Key Differences Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

No, nurse practitioners aren’t doctors. However, there are some states where nurse practitioners have full practice authority – in these cases, they are able to act as primary care providers. The Nurse Educator role specialty is not available for the DNP program. Princeton Review, “What Is the USMLE?,”

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Flipped Classroom

Penn Nursing

One of the most significant changes in my practice was the emphasis on mental health. Because of my experiences, I have been dipping my toes into patient advocacy (as a patient), and I have certainly been talking about this with my students in my role as a lecturer and faculty in nursing education.

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Nursing Burnout: What It Is and How to Prevent It?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

If you work in the ICU or another high-stress environment like ER or trauma, the emotional letdowns of dealing with lower recovery and higher mortality rates can lead to intense emotional burden and increased rates of nursing burnout. 7 Dangers of Nurse Burnout Nurse burnout is a substantial concern for nurses, employers and patients.

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Naloxone education for nursing staff

American Nurse

Increasing nursing knowledge of naloxone, opioid use disorder, and how to obtain naloxone kits offers a crucial step in improving patient access and improving health outcomes. As the opioid epidemic continues, nursing education will prove critical to combating stigma and improving patient outcomes.

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Nursing Shortage: A 2024 Data Study Reveals Key Insights

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Higher Risk of Medication Errors and Death A 2021 study revealed that in Illinois, a patients risk of dying within 30 days of admission increased by 16% for every additional patient added to a nurses average workload. Nursing Shortage Solutions For such a complex problem, there is no simple solution.

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The Path Forward

Penn Nursing

Penn Nursing This issue - Fall 2021 Spring 2025 Fall 2024 Spring 2024 Fall 2023 Spring 2023 Fall 2022 Spring 2022 Fall 2021 Spring 2021 Search Features Inspiring Impact: How One Campaign Changed Everything The Path Forward Nurses Innovating in Practice Policy Roads, Bridges, and … Caregivers?