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COVID-19: How RNs Can Help Overcome Public Vaccine Hesitancy

Penn Nursing

Ulrich and Julie Fairman | Illustration by Stefania Infante Spring 2021 Vaccines have been on the minds of many Americans. By Connie M. SARs-CoV-2 cases are increasing across the U.S. They note that “anti-vaccine sentiment is as old as vaccination itself” and that current anti-vaccine groups are well-organized and well-funded.

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Doctoral degrees: Which one is right for you?

American Nurse

Those with DNP degrees review literature, identify the best evidence, and implement change to promote better patient outcomes. The PhD also offers opportunities to conduct research in industry, including pharmaceutical companies and healthcare systems. aacnnursing.org/Portals/0/PDFs/Publications/Essentials-2021.pdf October 2004.

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The Lived Experience of Providing Preventative Caries Care in Missouri Post COVID-19 and Cannabis Legalization

American Nurse

According to Chaffee (2021), the evidence connects cannabis use to poor oral health. One participant said, “When patients come in for an examination, I do a complete examination and try to promote prophylaxis and all preventative treatments which is twice a year” (Participant #1). American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.

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The Cost of ‘Free’: Advising Patients About Sponsored Genetic Testing

Consult QD

This consideration may already be part of a clinician’s risk-benefit calculation, given prior experience with pharmaceutical companies that use prescribing data for marketing and soliciting patients for clinical trials. Front Neurol 2021; 12:663911. Circ Genom Precis Med 2021 14(5):e003466. Clin Genet 2021; 99(5):638–649.

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Nursing’s role in lifestyle medicine

American Nurse

Health promotion has always been central to nursing, and nurses are well-positioned to implement LM strategies. In addition, according to the Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation 2020–2021 report, nurses surveyed during the COVID-19 pandemic reported increased anxiety and instances of depression disorder. Am J Health Promot.

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One nurse’s perspective: How to resolve the high cost of healthcare in the United States

American Nurse

healthcare costs continue to rise, patients are accountable for paying the balance of their medical bills to insurance companies, hospitals, and pharmaceutical companies (the medical–industrial complex). August 18, 2021. I quickly learned to reduce healthcare spending by minimizing unnecessary testing. Make your advocacy visible.

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22 Health Science Careers for Biology Majors

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Clinical laboratory scientists may work in a hospital or clinic in an on-site laboratory, and they may also work in pharmaceutical, biotechnology or research institutions. Pharmaceutical Scientist Pharmaceutical scientists develop and test new medications. Best Accredited Colleges , last modified October 2021, [link].