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Integrating Holistic Approaches in Minority Nursing Practices

Minority Nurse

All nurses must care for themselves and infuse wellness into their daily work. However, it might be even more essential for minority nurses to integrate holistic approaches into their careers. Holistic nursing combines Western medicinal practices alongside complementary and alternative care solutions.

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4 nursing degrees you may never have heard of

Scrubs

Forensic nurses also may have the ability to become self-employed, functioning as independent contractors for their services. Plus, legal nurse consultants (LNCs) help both prosecution and defense lawyers determine case timelines and deviations from nursing standards of care, so you can still get your hands dirty (in the best way possible).

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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 It offers support for physical, emotional and psychological well-being.”

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EHR burden reduction

American Nurse

Many of us chose nursing as a career because of a strong pull to take care of others, provide comfort, and leave each interaction better than when it started. We’re experts at providing holistic care at many levels—from placing an I.V. We need to change the narrative to support documentation and bedside care.

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Addressing Veterans’ Mental Health: An Overview

Relias

Unfortunately, once they’ve left the service, they do not always receive the care they need or deserve. The inequitable nature of PTSD, coupled with other intense feelings (such as survivors’ guilt), can lead to increased levels of post-traumatic stress and lower levels of self-esteem among those experiencing PTSD.

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Nursing for a stronger tomorrow: one mental health nurses’ journey

Nursing Review

Having this degree and specialised training will help the community we care for." I work with First Nations Australians suffering from mental illnesses, and we have a very holistic approach where we incorporate traditional Western medicines and traditional cultural medicine."

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Could a Career as a Family Nurse Practitioner Be Right for You?

Post University

This may include routine preventative care as well as early diagnosis and treatment of diseases or medical conditions. Other common specializations include gerontology and psychiatric care. FNPs provide patient care in a number of ways, and one of those ways is in writing prescriptions when necessary.