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American Nurses Foundation Awards $339,000 Grant to HBCU Nursing Program to Support Education for Male Nurses of Color

Minority Nurse

The American Nurses Foundation has made a significant stride in promoting diversity in nursing education by awarding one of its prestigious nursing research grants, Diversify Nursing Research through Support of Minority Institutions.

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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. Functioning at the intersection of healthcare and faith, FCNs identify community health needs through education, screenings, and referrals.

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Responding to the Obesity Epidemic

Daily Nurse

Thomas George, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, NASM-CPT , is a family nurse practitioner, assistant professor at Frontier Nursing University, clinic director, and obesity specialist with Wellspring Weight and Wellness , a medical startup in rural Idaho. Empathize, educate, encourage, and empower!” Join others in policy and advocacy groups.

APRN 91
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Texas APRN CE Package

Registered Nursing

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 52
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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. The education completed by NPs prepares them to practice independently from a physician or other supervising provider. link] [link].

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Utah Grants Full Practice Authority to Nurse Practitioners

Health Leaders | Nursing

We applaud Utah for recognizing the need to update laws and make the most of their healthcare workforce," said April Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN , president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). "In FPA makes a difference in the health of a state’s residents, Kapu noted. territories, to adopt FPA.

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How does policy function as a domestic violence intervention?

American Nurse

How legal systems respond—or don’t—impacts health outcomes. Policy is a public health intervention. We must dismantle barriers to health and safety embedded in existing policies and educate decision-makers across governmental branches, as their judgments directly impact the health of people and communities for generations.

APRN 119