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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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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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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. .” Why is Obesity at Such Epidemic Levels at This Time? Listen to their stories. .”

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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How does policy function as a domestic violence intervention?

American Nurse

How legal systems respond—or don’t—impacts health outcomes. Supreme Court case is just one of the latest examples of nurses’ critical role in promoting healing policy. Assistant Professor Michelle Patch, PhD, APRN-CNS, DF-AFN, FAAN, has focused significant effort on understanding intimate partner strangulation.

APRN 119
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Leading Powerfully to Effect Positive Change: The Transformational Power of Nurses in Challenging Times

American Nurse

Etienne, DNP, APRN, FNP, PNP, D. It involves recognizing and respecting cultural differences in communication, beliefs, and health practices, thereby promoting equity and inclusion (Campinha-Bacote, 2011). President’s Message Marie O.

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What Is an FNP and What Do Family Nurse Practitioners Do?

Registered Nursing

A Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who provides primary and specialty care to patients of all ages, from infants to older adults. FNPs combine clinical expertise with a strong emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention. Sources U.S.