Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Not only do they provide comprehensive, holistic care, but they also develop relationships with their patients’ family members, leading to overall better health outcomes. This is a huge testament to the profession and demonstrates the pride NPs take in providing high-quality health care to their patients. link] [link].

Nurse Practitioner

American Nurse

JUNE 10, 2025

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. Addressing Social Determinants of Health FCNs are also instrumental in mitigating the social determinants of health (SDOH). Matlock et al.

Health Outcomes

American Nurse

JULY 9, 2025

The AACN issued a directive for nursing schools to phase out master’s-level preparation for advanced practice RNs (APRNs) and transition to DNP programs by 2015. Key findings from AACN noted the following 2023–2024 baccalaureate and graduate program enrollments and graduations (the survey represented 975 schools; 90.1%

Leadership

Penn Nursing

APRIL 16, 2024

Alumni Notes Class Notes, Spring 2024 In Memoriam, Spring 2024 Download the Spring 2024 issue. But while Cacchione, thanks to decades of career achievements, is the 2024 recipient of the School of Nursing’s prestigious Norma M. Could, perhaps, the intervention mitigate agitation?

Self-Care

Penn Nursing

APRIL 17, 2024

Alumni Notes Class Notes, Spring 2024 In Memoriam, Spring 2024 Download the Spring 2024 issue. Story by Ashley Primis | Illustrations by MUTI Spring 2024 “Pediatrics is often thought of as cute people doing cute things for cute children,” says Kerry Shields, MSN, MBE, CRNP, GNu’03, Gr’03.

Telemedicine

Penn Nursing

APRIL 29, 2021

Early indicators show that changing that power structure—from health care professionals to community members—has had a positive impact and has strengthened Lipman’s belief that “community health workers need to be embedded in the infrastructure of health systems.”

Mental Health

Registered Nursing

MAY 3, 2025

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in Texas must complete specific continuing education (CE) requirements to maintain licensure and remain current with evolving healthcare standards. According to the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) , more than 44,000 APRNs were licensed in Texas as of 2024.

APRN