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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.

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Levels of Nursing Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Licensed Practical Nurse Position Description: This level of nurse, known as a licensed practical nurse, is responsible for providing patient care by acting as the primary communicator between the healthcare team and the patient. They may be responsible for communicating with the patient’s family.

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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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What Can You Do with a Master’s in Nursing? 2025 Ultimate Guide

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

This may include changing how the company manages patient care, improving its nursing administration and patient care procedures or navigating new federal regulations. What can you do with a masters in nursing if you choose to specialize in leadership? 2 What can you do with a masters in nursing specializing in nurse informatics?

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Emerging Nursing Specialties for Nursing Students to Consider

Registered Nursing

Telehealth Nurse The telehealth boom has created a new space for nurses who are skilled in remote patient care and digital communication. These nurses provide triage, follow-up, and chronic disease management through virtual platforms. Faith based Accelerated BSN (ABSN) programs are…

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Healthcare Policy: What Is It and Why Is It Important?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Having protocols can help prevent human error and poor communication around medical decisions. For nurses and administrators, understanding and following healthcare policies can help ensure you deliver the best patient care while using your knowledge to help inform future health policies. Coronavirus (COVID-19), AHIP, 2025, [link].

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ANA-OH Editorial June 2024: Celebrating Nurses

American Nurse

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) made a strong commitment to promoting healthy work environments in 2001 and led the development of 6 standards that are the foundation of healthy work environments (AACN, 2005).

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