article thumbnail

Health Equity Starts at Home: Renewing the Heart of Nursing  

Minority Nurse

That’s what we do through a program called Advance to LPN (A2LPN) at BAYADA. Through A2LPN, we support home health aides—many of whom are first-generation college students, parents, or people of color—on their journey to becoming nurses. But life—raising children, working long hours, making ends meet—put that dream on hold.

LPN
article thumbnail

10 Best Remote Nursing Jobs in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide

Every Nurse

Nurse case managers often work with diverse populations, including elderly patients, those with chronic illnesses, or individuals recovering from severe injuries, ensuring continuity of care and optimal health outcomes.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Top Online RN to BSN Programs Near Chicago, IL

Registered Nursing

Nursing Informatics Use of technology in patient care and health data management. Population Health Strategies for improving community health outcomes. Research Methods in Nursing Principles of nursing research and data analysis. Browse our latest articles, curated specifically for modern nurses.

article thumbnail

Exploring the Role of the Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Daily Nurse

Do you have the desire to improve health outcomes for patients with acute and, often, chronic health conditions? “I began my career as an LPN, then earned my RN, my BSN, became an NP, and finally completed my DrNP at Drexel in 2014.” If you answered yes, you should consider a career as an AGACNP.

article thumbnail

Men in nursing

American Nurse

Better representation key for profession’s workforce, health outcome goals Men in nursing view their presence in the profession as vital for addressing social determinants of health and meeting the nation’s growing healthcare needs. He started as an Army medic and re-enlisted to become an LPN.

article thumbnail

What the Proposed CMS Staffing Mandate May Mean for Your Facility

IntelyCare

Citing the problem of chronic understaffing and the close correlation between staffing, quality of care, and improved health outcomes, the mandate would move beyond recommended ratios for nurse staffing to set baseline levels of HPRD, or hours per resident daily. What Are the Proposed Minimum Nurse Staffing Ratios?

article thumbnail

The Transformative Power of Diversity in Nurse Education

Every Nurse

In addition to promoting cultural competence, diversity in nurse education plays a pivotal role in enhancing patient care and improving health outcomes. The Role of Diversity in Improving Patient Care Diversity within the nursing profession plays a pivotal role in improving patient care and health outcomes.