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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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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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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.

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Adelphi Nursing Program Receives Maximum Accreditation

Daily Nurse

.” The accredited programs include: Baccalaureate Degree Program in Nursing Adelphi’s hands-on BS in nursing is designed to prepare students for rewarding, critical roles in the expanding healthcare field, promoting wellness throughout their lives.

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American Nurses Credentialing Center Introduces New Credential: Well-Being Excellence™

Daily Nurse

A recent survey of over 7,000 nurses revealed that 56% reported experiencing symptoms of burnout, with many lacking access to mental health support. Alarmingly, two-thirds of respondents indicated they had not utilized available mental health resources due to stigma.

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APRNs Can Provide Quality and Access to Care and Congress Needs to Let Them

Capitol Beat

State and federal waivers that have been active for almost three years have allowed Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to practice to the full extent of their education and clinical training. These waivers allowed more types of providers to practice and increased health care capacity to meet the needs of patients.

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