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Leadership in Healthcare: Essentials to Become a Healthcare Leader

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Healthcare leaders communicate with their mentees, provide support, connect them with resources and help them define their career goals. 5 Collaboration helps clinicians agree on the best possible approach to treatment and communicate better during patient handoffs.

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Public Health Nurse: Role, Responsibilities & Career Path

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Working for social justice is a key aspect of the role of a public health nurse, who promotes change through policy reform, community building and system-level nursing interventions. Qualities of a Public Health Nurse There are skills and qualities that the best public health nurses typically have in common. Hamilin, K.,

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Neurodiversity Affirming Care: What Does it Mean for Therapy?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

1 For those who are neurodivergent , the shift towards neurodiversity-affirming practices can come with a significant mental health boost by celebrating diverse ways of thinking and fostering a sense of belonging, rather than framing differences as challenges to be fixed. 1 , 2 What Does Neurodiversity Affirming Mean?

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What is Neurodiversity? Understanding Neurodiversity

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Typically, those with autism experience differences in thinking, movement, sensory processing, socialization and communication. 30 , 31 Speech-Language Pathology (SLP): SLPs are experts in communication, supporting individuals with socialization cues and self-expression. Ahmad Naqib Shuid, et al. Moats and Karen E.

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Neurodivergent vs. Autism: Are They the Same?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

1 One type of neurodivergence is autism, a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by challenges with social skills, speech, nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. 12 Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that can affect how someone learns, communicates and interacts with others. Chapman, R., & Botha, M.

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California Correctional Nurse Works Toward Longtime Goal in Post University’s MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner Specialization

Post University

She worked as a nurse aide and a mental health technician while going to school. Ive long been interested in mental health care, she says. Jesse got married in 2022. With my background, Id want to offer mental health care and support too. In 2016, Jesse graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

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Breaking Down the Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022

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In December 2022, Congress passed legislation to develop and fund police de-escalation training courses for law enforcement departments across the country. The act also directs DOJ to make grants to states for costs associated with providing the training to law enforcement officers or mental health professionals.”