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The Vital Role of Faith Community Nurses in Advancing Holistic and Equitable Health Care

American Nurse

APRN, FNP-BC Faith Community Nurses (FCNs), also known as Parish Nurses, are registered nurses—either active or retired—who have completed the Foundations of Faith Community Nursing program. In the realm of preventive care, studies by Kotzur et al. 2023) and Little et al. CAPT (Ret) Deirdre Krause, NC, USN Ph.D., Gatting, L.,

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Is Nurse Midwifery the Right Pathway for You?

Registered Nursing

This philosophy attracts healthcare professionals who value patient autonomy, holistic care approaches, and relationship-building alongside clinical excellence. The midwifery model emphasizes partnership with patients, viewing pregnancy and birth as natural processes rather than medical conditions requiring intervention.

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Connecting the dots with cannabis care

American Nurse

In September 2023, the American Nurses Association (ANA) announced the formal recognition of cannabis nursing as a specialty. We’ve got to educate all nurses, from LPNs to RNs to APRNs,” she said. Now called Holistic Caring & The Green Nurse, the company has evolved to offer education, products, and services.

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DNP vs. NP: What is the Difference?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

A nurse practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who has completed advanced education, MSN or DNP, and clinical training beyond the registered nurse (RN) level. Patient relationships and continuity of care: NPs often develop long-term relationships with their patients. What Is a DNP? What Is a DNP?

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The Role of a Nurse Practitioner: What You Need to Know

Every Nurse

CAREER PATHS The Role of a Nurse Practitioner: What You Need to Know Updated April 30, 2023 by EveryNurse Staff Writers Nurse practitioners (NP) are advanced practice registered nurses who play a crucial role in the healthcare system.

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Small Patients, Big Discoveries

Penn Nursing

We’ve adjusted and structured the curriculum to focus on the lifespan of a patient’s health,” says assistant professor Amanda Bettencourt, PhD, APRN, CCRN-K, ACCNS-P, Gr’19. It’s the caring. The holistic care.” Faculty and nurse scientists are also thinking about how to better prepare students for clinical practice.