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St. Paul Wipes Out $40 Million in Medical Debt for 32,000 Residents

Scrubs

Medical debt is often seen as unavoidable or inescapable, with the costs of treatments, emergency care, and hospital stays piling up unexpectedly. The reduction in medical debt also has a positive effect on mental health, as individuals and families feel less overwhelmed by constant financial anxiety.

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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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Why Every School Needs a Full-Time Registered Nurse

Empowered Nurses

From managing chronic conditions to addressing mental health crises, a registered nurse should be a non-negotiable presence in every school. A Lifeline for Chronic and Acute Health Needs Many children today live with chronic illnesses such as asthma, diabetes, and severe allergies.

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Nurse Practitioner vs. Doctor: Key Differences Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Earn a graduate degree: Earn a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a nurse practitioner role specialty, such as Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP)** and more.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Just Because They Can, Does Not Mean They Should.

The Relentless School Nurse

For school nurses, this policy change intensifies existing challenges in managing complex health issues for students, including chronic disease management, mental health screenings, and emergency care.

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Discover Cost-effective ADN Programs Near Springfield, Illinois

Registered Nursing

Coursework typically covers subjects such as: Human Anatomy and Physiology Pharmacology Medical-Surgical Nursing Mental Health Nursing Maternal and Child Health Microbiology Health Assessment In addition to classroom study, students participate in clinical experiences starting early in the curriculum.

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Health wins big in Victorian state budget

Nursing Review

Aged care This Budget delivers an additional $50m for public aged care, funding new beds and nursetopatient ratios, including $7.6m for the improvement of medication management in residential aged care homes. Minister for Ageing and Minister for Mental Health Ingrid Stitt. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Valeriu Campan.