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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. For example, "Actually, [patient's preferred pronoun] is 'they/them'," or "It's important that we use inclusive language here."

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The gut, the brain, and the story in between

American Nurse

As life becomes increasingly stressful for patients, the call for patient-centered, holistic care grows louder. Strengthening the patient-provider relationship One of the most important things providers can do is respect our relationship with patients.

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Nurse-Driven Modality Passes the Smell Test

Consult QD

Aromatherapy is an important option in providing holistic care and an integral piece of the non-pharmacological toolkit for patient care,” says Hamm. “It While they haven’t studied the data yet, anecdotal evidence suggests that aromatherapy supports the patient experience.

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The role of hospital-based nurse scientists

American Nurse

Despite their critical role, their presence in clinical settings remains underutilized, a gap that signifies missed opportunities for advancing patient care through research and evidence-based practices.