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How Nurse Practitioners Are Filling Gaps in Primary Care

Post University

Additionally, nurse practitioners work with patients to promote wellness and prevent health problems with health education and preventive care. Although nurse practitioners receive fewer years of schooling and clinical-training hours than physicians, they still play a pivotal, patient-facing role.

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Nursing Leadership in the First State

American Nurse

The Options of Unions As a nursing leader, it is important to support the staff and provide them with appropriate resources for better mental health in the workplace. A current study shows how union-sponsored, peer-led, self-care may benefit nurses, patients, and healthcare organizations.

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Explore Shortest DNP Programs Near Greensboro, North Carolina

Registered Nursing

Students benefit from a technologically integrated curriculum that emphasizes health equity and mental health leadership. Psychiatric-Mental Health NP: Addressing behavioral health provider shortages. Completion may occur faster due to flexible hybrid scheduling and streamlined clinical practice preparation.

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Innovative Nurse Practitioners Can Turn the Tide

Minority Nurse

Most nurses write about the need for primary care or mental health services in admissions essays. With nurses being on the front lines and seeing the needs of their patients, they are being motivated to advance their education and make a difference.” “I’m witnessing exciting innovations in NP entrepreneurship.

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Mitigating the Nursing Shortage Crisis: A Nurse’s Perspective

American Nurse

As an experienced bedside nurse, a recent nursing psychiatric/mental health graduate student, and a clinical adjunct faculty instructor, I have a strong opinion about what must be done. It’s clear that the state of the nursing shortage is at a crisis level. It comes back to being listened to.

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Nine Reasons Psychology Undergraduate Majors Should Consider a Career in Occupational Therapy

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

An Understanding of Human Behavior and Mental Health Psychology majors are educated to analyze human behavior and mental health. Mental health is critical to helping people thrive in their everyday lives. OTs assess patient physical needs, strengths and abilities, and social and mental health.

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What Is an FNP and What Do Family Nurse Practitioners Do?

Registered Nursing

Obtain RN Licensure You must pass the NCLEX-RN exam to become a licensed registered nurse. Research shows that care provided by FNPs is comparable in quality to that of physicians, with high patient satisfaction and better health outcomes in many cases. Many FNPs begin as registered nurses with a BSN degree.