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Study Highlights Gap Between Real and Perceived Diabetes Knowledge in Outpatient Nurses

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Words matter “Ambulatory care nurses have countless patient interactions throughout the day, and many involve conversations about chronic diseases like diabetes,” notes Melissa Matras, BSN, RN, CNML, Nursing Professional Development Specialist for Ambulatory Nursing Education.

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Sanford Health's $3M Nursing Grant Will Help Rural Healthcare 'For Generations to Come'

Health Leaders | Nursing

It also will increase the quality of nurse orientation and the quantity of preceptors in all care settings by updating Sanford’s advanced preceptor curriculum, to include individualized tools, resources, and improved access for long-term care, acute care, and ambulatory nurses serving in rural areas, DeBoer says. “By

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Afraid to Leave Hospital Nursing? 

Daily Nurse

” The answer to the first question is that there’s a whole lot more to explore, and the answer to the second question is simply a resounding “yes.”

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What Is Ambulatory Care Nursing?

Every Nurse

With the right education and experience, ambulatory care nurses can find rewarding career opportunities within this growing field. Read on to learn more about the benefits, educational requirements, and career prospects associated with ambulatory care nursing.

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How St. Jude Keeps Nurses and Builds Culture With a Revitalized Nurse Residency Program 

Minority Nurse

Changes to the hiring process allowed for earlier onboarding of high-quality candidates and an increase in cohort size, filling over 90% of RN vacancies with each cycle and allowing expansion into the surgical and ambulatory nursing divisions. But the support for its residents continues.

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Navigating Barriers to Care for Vulnerable Patients (Podcast)

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Nurse Essentials · Full Coverage: Navigating Barriers to Care When Treating Underinsured Patients Nurses focus on providing the best possible care for patients, but should caregivers also consider how lack of adequate insurance, social support or other barriers affect patients?

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A Closer Look at the RN Job Description

Every Nurse

Outside of Traditional Hospital Settings Ambulatory care offers diverse career paths for RNs beyond traditional hospital roles. Ambulatory nurses specialize in chronic illness management, injury care, pain management, and health education.