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Peer support and nurse well-being

American Nurse

Matching requestors of peer support with trained supporters from similar clinical backgrounds aids effective communication. We make this distinction in recognition of the stigma associated with therapy and psychiatry that still exists among many of our colleagues. What peer support isn’t Peer support isn’t therapy.

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How to Become a Physician Assistant

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Physician assistants (PAs) not only enjoy a promising salary and the capacity to transform the lives of others; they also have the opportunity to work in a range of dynamic and rewarding settings and select a specialty that suits their greatest interests, from pediatrics to psychiatry. 1 Ready to become a PA? Well worth it? Absolutely.

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These Nursing Associations Connect You to Fellow Pros and Valuable Resources

Nurse.com

Members can earn contact hours at continuing education events and seminars, network, and access online job postings. Nurses also receive networking and mentorship opportunities to develop professionally, as well as continuing education workshops. National Black Nurses Association (NBNA). nbna.org. mypnaa.wildapricot.org.