Penn Nursing

OCTOBER 1, 2024

I became an advocate for self-care among my colleagues and patients, emphasizing that to care for others effectively, we must first care for ourselves. It taught me the true meaning of empathy and the importance of holistic care. Being on the other side, now as a patient for the rest of my life, is rough.

Self-Care

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Patients with deafblindness, however, have needs beyond the basic knowledge provided in most nursing schools. Skilton and colleagues describe those with deafblindness as a “hard-to-reach” audience faced with communication barriers, limited budgets, lack of training in healthcare accessibility, and sensory impairment self-awareness.

Communication

Registered Nursing

APRIL 27, 2025

These settings allow you to strengthen core competencies such as patient assessment, communication, IV therapy, and emergency response. For instance, managing post-op surgical patients helps hone the skills necessary for monitoring postpartum recovery, while caring for new mothers and infants provides a direct bridge to L&D.

Licensing