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Mental Health and Wellness Programs for Healthcare Workers

Daily Nurse

However, healthcare organizations must prioritize their employees’ mental health and wellness , not only for their well-being but also for the quality of care they provide to their patients. Mindfulness and Meditation Programs Mindfulness and meditation programs promote mental health and wellness among healthcare workers.

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Attention Nurses: It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace!

Daily Nurse

Mark your calendars for October 10, 2024—World Mental Health Day is here! This year’s theme, “It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace,” is a call to action that resonates deeply, especially within the nursing community. Our interview follows, edited for length and clarity.

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What is Your Nursing Archetype?

Empowered Nurses

They may also be involved in clinical research, continuing education, or quality improvement initiatives. Their nurturing nature creates a comforting environment for patients, making them especially valued in areas like palliative care, oncology, or mental health nursing.

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Meeting Mental Health Needs

Minority Nurse

In the press of caring for patients, family nurse practitioners (FNPs) must tend to a patient ’ s physical well-being and mental health. Caring for a patient ’ s mental status can be vital to meeting healthcare needs. As primary care providers, FNPS play a significant role in tending to mental health concerns.

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Most In-Demand RN Specialties in California: Where to Focus Your Nursing Career

Registered Nursing

Why Critical Care Nurses Are Needed: California’s population density in metropolitan areas drives high patient volumes in tertiary care centers The state’s earthquake and wildfire risks create periodic surges in critical care needs Complex demographic health challenges including high rates of cardiovascular disease Education Requirements: (..)

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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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Leadership in Healthcare: Essentials to Become a Healthcare Leader

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

In their efforts to provide coaching and constructive feedback, organizations can establish career mentoring programs, encourage staff to attend conferences and support continuing education. The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner role specialties are not available for the DNP program.