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The Relentless School Nurse: A Prescription for America – Choose Community

The Relentless School Nurse

These collaborations can enhance the scope and effectiveness of health initiatives, demonstrating the integral role of school nursing in community well-being. Quantifying Impact Implement robust data collection and analysis practices to document intervention outcomes.

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Nursing Care Plan: Guide with Example & Writing Tips

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

A nursing care plan documents how to identify a patients needs and facilitate holistic care, typically according to a five-step framework. The purpose of a nursing care plan is to document the patients needs and wants, as well as the nursing interventions or implementations planned to meet these needs.

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The Role of Reporting in Combatting Nursing Home Abuse 

American Medical Compliance

Documentation : Detailed documentation is crucial. The Broader Impact of Reporting When healthcare providers commit to reporting nursing home abuse, the effects extend beyond individual cases: Improved Resident Outcomes : Addressing abuse promptly leads to better physical and mental health outcomes for residents.

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The diversity of mental health nursing is enormous. Q&A with Monica Taylor

The Nurse Break

Meet Monica Taylor – Vice President of the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN). The diversity of mental health nursing is enormous. Monica Taylor has been a mental health nurse for 30 years and was one of the first community-based MHNs in the Western Australian rural sector. Write for Us.

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Preventing Resident-to-Resident Aggression Through Staff Training 

American Medical Compliance

Understanding Resident Behavior Staff should receive training on common behavioral changes in aging adults, including those with conditions such as dementia or mental health disorders. Clear Reporting Procedures Staff should know how to document and report incidents of aggression properly.

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How El Camino Health Cracked the Code for Lowering Nurse Turnover Rates

Health Leaders | Nursing

During the pandemic, nurses were feeling burnt out, and according to Cheryl Reinking , CNO at El Camino Health , overburdened both emotionally and physically. Now, burnout is still a critical issue in nursing, along with heavy workloads, documentation burdens, and workplace violence. We're coming out of that," Reinking said.

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Beyond the Bedside: Building Financial and Emotional Security as a Minority Home Health Nurse

Minority Nurse

Over time, these pressures can wear down your mental health and make it harder to sustain a fulfilling career. Start by documenting your visits. Pay disparities remain a serious concern, especially when you do the same work as others for less compensation.