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Meeting Mental Health Needs

Minority Nurse

In the press of caring for patients, family nurse practitioners (FNPs) must tend to a patient ’ s physical well-being and mental health. Caring for a patient ’ s mental status can be vital to meeting healthcare needs. As primary care providers, FNPS play a significant role in tending to mental health concerns.

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Mental Health Affairs Spotlights USAHS’ Assistant Program Director’s Role as Mental Health Advocate

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

As global mental health issues continue to rise, so does the dire need for expert healthcare practitioners. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), “more than 150 million people live in federally designated mental health professional shortage areas.”

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Mental Health Nursing Fast-Growing Field With Diverse Possibilities

Nurse.com

Unmet needs for mental health care is creating opportunities for nurses, both new and experienced, in multiple care settings. With the demand for mental health nurses, the possibilities are wide-open, well-paying — and impressively diverse. The demand for mental health nurses is clear. Home health agencies.

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Full Practice Authority: APRN Readiness, Barriers to Practice and Access in South Carolina

American Nurse

To prepare for the legislative initiative, the Coalition for Access to Healthcare Board conducted a survey of APRNs’ readiness to seek full practice authority as well as identify any perceived barriers to practice and access to care. The 2022 public health data paint a dismal picture for chronic disease management and outcomes ( Table 1 ).

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Top-Paying APRN Specializations: Exploring High-Earning Options

Registered Nursing

What Determines an APRN’s Salary? APRN salaries can vary based on things like location, specialty type, and more. Nurse Anesthetist Nurse anesthetists , or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), are among the highest-paid APRN specializations.

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Shepherd U. School of Nursing's $2.6M Rural Grant to Boost Both Family and Mental Health Nurse Practitioners

Health Leaders | Nursing

A rural grant awarded to Shepherd University’s School of Nursing will boost the number of primary care nurse practitioners (NPs) and psychiatric mental health NPs to help support West Virginia’s “most vulnerable populations.” HRSA grant will help West Virginia's 'most vulnerable populations.' The four-year, $2.6 Nearly 80% of U.S.

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Most of $100M Pledge to Grow the Nursing Workforce Will Fund APRN Training

Health Leaders | Nursing

Most of the $100 million committed by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to grow the nation’s nursing workforce will go toward building advanced practice nurses (APRNs). rural counties are medical deserts, with no access to healthcare services, according to the National Rural Health Association.

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