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Hospice Nurses Take a Holistic Approach to Dementia Care

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This can only be achieved if care teams, including hospice nurses, know the latest evidence-based strategies for dementia care. A growing need for dementia care. With the rise in life expectancy and increased risk of dementia in older adults, the demand for nurses who are trained to care for people with dementia is also growing.

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Integrative Medicine Relies on Trust, Collaboration to Succeed

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Over the past several years, the country’s healthcare system has been plagued by staff shortages — most notably a shortage of nurses and primary care providers. The great thing about music therapy is that it can be used with patients of any age, from pediatric patients to older adults. Is integrative medicine the answer?

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Nurses With DNP Degree Are Sorely Needed in Health Care and Education

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They also can specialize in providing care for specific populations, from birth to geriatrics. Their education prepares them not only to make a difference at the bedside but also in systems of care, according to a paper in Nursing Outlook. DNP Nursing Roles. DNP Job Outlook.

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These Nursing Associations Connect You to Fellow Pros and Valuable Resources

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Ambulatory Care. American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN). Created in 1978 as a nonprofit educational forum, the AAACN works expand the reach of ambulatory care nurses to achieve a greater positive impact for patients. Critical Care. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). Dermatology.

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Telephone triage nursing: When patients call

American Nurse

The American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing describes telephone nurse triage as a unique component within telehealth nursing. It provides RNs with a unique opportunity to use critical thinking and assessment skills to help patients determine the appropriate level of care they need.