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California Nurse Pursues Family Nurse Practitioner to Expand Her Practice to Include Holistic Care for Women

Post University

The post California Nurse Pursues Family Nurse Practitioner to Expand Her Practice to Include Holistic Care for Women appeared first on Post University. I am very glad I became a nurse. It is a career with many options and paths.

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UMass Nursing Leader Gabrielle Abelard Named 2025 AANP Fellow for Advancing Mental Health Equity and Holistic Care

Minority Nurse

Gabrielle Abelard , a dedicated psychiatric nurse practitioner and clinical associate professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, has been named a 2025 Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP)the only honoree from Massachusetts among 51 nurse leaders worldwide.

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Cultivating Year-Round LGBTQ+ Affirming Care

Diversity Nursing

This allows us to gather crucial information for holistic care. Always use a patient's chosen name, even if it differs from their legal name, and ensure it's communicated across the care team. Advocate for and utilize forms that accurately capture gender identity (e.g.,

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8 Reasons Why You Should Become a Nurse Practitioner

Minority Nurse

Not only do they provide comprehensive, holistic care, but they also develop relationships with their patients’ family members, leading to overall better health outcomes. Nurse practitioners have a significant impact on the healthcare system.

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Why I Love Being a Home Care Nurse

Diversity Nursing

By offering holistic care, I have the privilege of guiding patients and their families in managing health conditions with confidence, encouraging independence, and addressing the social or emotional aspects that touch their hearts and lives.

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Nursing Care Plan: Guide with Example & Writing Tips

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

What Are the Components of a Care Plan? Care Plan Fundamentals Sample Nursing Care Plan What Is a Nursing Care Plan? A nursing care plan documents how to identify a patients needs and facilitate holistic care, typically according to a five-step framework.

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Is Nurse Midwifery the Right Pathway for You?

Registered Nursing

This philosophy attracts healthcare professionals who value patient autonomy, holistic care approaches, and relationship-building alongside clinical excellence. The midwifery model emphasizes partnership with patients, viewing pregnancy and birth as natural processes rather than medical conditions requiring intervention.