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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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Certifications for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses

Minority Nurse

Psychiatric mental health registered nurses (RNs) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) play vital roles in providing care in the behavioral health setting. They are the second largest group of behavioral health professionals. What Does A Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Do?

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From Capitol to Clinic – Q1 Nursing Legislation Update

Capitol Beat

During the first quarter of 2025, the American Nurses Association worked with nursing champions in Congress to advance nursing priorities and introduce key pieces of legislation to address issues ranging from the workforce pipeline to mental health resources for healthcare workers. Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act ( H.R.

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APRN Consensus Model

Registered Nursing

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Consensus Model is a regulatory framework designed to standardize how APRNs are educated, licensed, certified, and allowed to practice across the United States. For current and aspiring APRNs, understanding this model is essential for navigating the evolving professional landscape.

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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.

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Innovative Nurse Practitioners Can Turn the Tide

Minority Nurse

“Nurse Practitioners do what nurses do best — educate and listen to their patients,” states Dr. Mykale Elbe, DNP, APRN , FNP-BC, Assistant Dean of Nursing and Associate Professor at the Catherine McAuley School of Nursing of Maryville University. ” She affirms that nurses are responding to the needs they perceive.

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Is Nursing Students’ Mental Health in Jeopardy?

Nurse.com

Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, APRN. We have a horrible mental health epidemic going on inside of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Melnyk, citing the U.S. Surgeon General’s advisory released in December 2021 on the mental health crisis among young people. Prior studies also have shown improvements in academic performance.