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Peak bodies unite to deliver reform action plan – APNA chief Ken Griffin tells us why

Nursing Review

ACTION 2 : Introduce funding and regulatory reforms that support nurse and midwife-led clinics and innovative care models, particularly in rural, remote, and underserved communities, enabling nurses and midwives to take leadership roles in delivering community-based primary care.

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CPD made easy – The experts’ guide to continuing professional development

Nursing Review

Professor McMillan reiterates the importance of continued learning, urging nurses and midwives to recognise both how far the profession has come and how much potential they still hold for meaningful leadership within the health sector. Nurses from around the country connecting at ACNs National Nursing Forum.

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Engage with patients eye to eye

American Nurse

Jun and colleagues’ integrative review of eight peer-reviewed studies to assess nurse-led interventions concluded that nurse rounding, discharge follow-up calls, and communication education for nurses increase patient satisfaction. Nurse Educ Today. Its reliability ranges from 0.66 to 0.88 (median=0.72).

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Understanding the “Big Beautiful Bill”: What Acute Care Providers Need to Know

Relias

While the law has been passed, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is still in the process of defining how the funds will be distributed and what will qualify for reimbursement or grant support. It will depend on how accessible and sustainable that support really is.

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Healthcare Policy: What Is It and Why Is It Important?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Healthcare Coverage In 2023, 92 percent of Americans had some form of healthcare coveragewhether employer-provided coverage, Medicare or Medicaid or private health insurance. Some policymakers are pushing for higher participation in employer-provided coverage, while others are advocating for Medicare for all.

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Should You Become a Nurse Practitioner?

Nurse.com

Another clear barrier to care is economic — many physicians are unable to accept Medicaid, while many Americans on Medicare struggle to find primary care physicians and specialists accepting new patients. It is no surprise, then, that NPs are in particular demand in rural America and, over 80% of NPs accept Medicare and Medicaid patients.

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5 Women Nursing You Need to Know About Today

Scrubs

There are countless nurses making a difference in healthcare today. These five nurses exemplify the meaning of leadership. She has also been a tireless champion for increasing diversity in nursing education. Every time you help a patient you are changing their life for the better.