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The Role of Nurse Practitioners in Mental Health Care

Every Nurse

Overview of the Increasing Demand for Mental Health Care The state of mental health among youth in the United States is concerning, with 50% of mental health disorders starting before the age of 14. This alarming statistic underscores the critical need for mental health care providers.

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Understanding Social Determinants of Health

Diversity Nursing

Educated individuals are more likely to have health insurance coverage, seek preventive care, and adhere to medical treatments, leading to better overall health outcomes. Social Connectedness Social support networks play a crucial role in individuals' overall health and well-being.

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Minority Health Month: Cultural Competence Boosts Outcomes

Minority Nurse

This year’s focus for Minority Health Month is on providing accurate and helpful health information to encourage xxxx. Individuals who have accurate information that relates directly to how people in the community live are excellent ambassadors for promoting health information.

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Improving hypertension using virtual modalities

American Nurse

All of these factors can result in less time for preventive health education. In VHA primary care, most of the time available after nurse intake focuses on addressing chronic pain, mental health, and disability ratings. Audrey Kizzie is a health promotion, disease prevention program manager in the Department of Veteran Affairs.

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Nurse referrals to pharmacy

American Nurse

Improve care, promote the profession Nurses play a key role in patient education, medication management, and prevention of negative health outcomes. Nurse-led QI projects offer opportunities to improve patient care and promote the nursing profession. The organization continues to collect and analyze data. American Nurse Journal.