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California Nurse Pursues Family Nurse Practitioner to Expand Her Practice to Include Holistic Care for Women

Post University

After researching American Sentinel College of Nursing and Health Sciences Master of Science in Nursing options, she decided on the MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Specialization and started in 2024. Excellent Guidance and Support Karissa will graduate with the MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Specialization in spring 2026.

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Nurse Practitioner vs. Doctor: Key Differences Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

A nurse practitioner is a licensed clinician who is focused on providing evidence-based, empathic care to patients. Not only does this type of advanced practice nurse treat acute and chronic conditions—they also focus on preventive and holistic care. Princeton Review, 2024, [link]. 2024, [link]. 14 Since the U.S.

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Nursing Care Plan: Guide with Example & Writing Tips

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

What Are the Components of a Care Plan? Care Plan Fundamentals Sample Nursing Care Plan What Is a Nursing Care Plan? A nursing care plan documents how to identify a patients needs and facilitate holistic care, typically according to a five-step framework. Toney-Butler and Jennifer M.

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

American Nurse

2024) spanning five continents found that faith-based health interventions led to significant improvements in physical, psychological, spiritual, and social health outcomes. 2024) found that income, insurance status, and neighborhood characteristics are significant predictors of hypertension control. A meta-analysis by Lima et al.

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8 Reasons Why You Should Become a Nurse Practitioner

Minority Nurse

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.

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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

This May 2024 publication provides 18 national standards of practice and professional performance with accompanying competencies. Now called Holistic Caring & The Green Nurse, the company has evolved to offer education, products, and services. 2024; 19(7). ACNA became an organizational affiliate of ANA in 2022.

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