University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

2 As the demand for healthcare increases, so does the need for nurses and other healthcare practitioners trained to care for an aging population a specialty known as geriatrics. Merriam-Webster defines geriatrics as a branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people.

Nurse Practitioner

Daily Nurse

JUNE 24, 2025

After all, you’ve already mastered patient care as a registered nurse—but now you’re stepping into a completely different role with new responsibilities, higher expectations, and the critical phase of applying classroom theory to real-world practice. This cognitive practice builds neural pathways that support actual performance.

Preceptors

Nursing Review

MAY 5, 2025

According to a study from the United States , women experience weight stigma in maternity care at almost every visit. It occurs in other areas of health care and in society at large. But our research is focused on weight stigma in maternity care, which can cause significant harm for larger-bodied women and their babies.

Self-Care

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Although occupational therapists (OTs) typically work with people with chronic physical and cognitive conditions, they also play a key role in acute care. 1 We outline the role of occupational therapy in acute care and how OTs in hospitals can contribute to better patient care and outcomes.

Self-Care

Registered Nursing

JULY 29, 2025

Accredited by ACEN, the program is designed to prepare students for the NCLEX-RN exam, emphasizing health promotion and patient care. Concentration: Licensed Vocational Nurses - Campus Based - Visit Website Designed for Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), Howard College's Transition L.V.N. Health insurance required.

Licensing

Minority Nurse

APRIL 17, 2025

Nurses dedicate their lives to caring for others, but the demands of the profession can significantly affect their mental health. While many healthcare workers recognize the importance of mental health support, finding time for structured therapy can be a challenge.

Mental Health

Registered Nursing

JULY 29, 2025

With a remarkable 100% NCLEX pass rate and a 93.85% completion rate, the program emphasizes ethical leadership and compassionate care. Employer preference: Major systems like PeaceHealth and RiverBend employ a growing percentage of BSN-licensed RNs, tying clinical promotions and tuition reimbursement to BSN completion.

Leadership

Nursing Review

JANUARY 20, 2025

Yet in health and wellbeing outcomes particularly mental health this population drags far behind the rest of the country. In early December the government released a landmark ten-year national action plan to address these health disparities for LGBTQIA+ people. This may include a lack of LGBTQIA+ affirming care options.

Mental Health

Registered Nursing

JULY 28, 2025

The payoff is significant: Fast entry to practice: Some Colorado Springs programs finish in 12 to 24 months, letting you earn an RN license two years sooner than returning for a standard BSN. Prioritize sleep to protect patient safety and your mental health. Sources U.S.

Military

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

JUNE 2, 2025

2 With global health challenges on the rise, healthcare systems require more skilled and qualified telemetry nurses who can become certified in this specialty. 1 With heart disease still the leading cause of death in the United States, telemetry nursing units are essential for cardiac patient care. What Does a Telemetry Nurse Do?

Nurse Practitioner

Registered Nursing

JULY 29, 2025

For bachelor’s degree holders eager to pivot their careers, an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program near Dayton offers a fast and affordable route to licensure, tapping into a metro region known for engineering precision and patient-centered care, an ideal match for hands-on learners who thrive when science meets service.

Military

Nursing Review

APRIL 28, 2025

It aims to improve their access to inclusive, culturally safe primary care through training and accreditation for GPs, nurses and other health-care providers. They also have higher rates of suicidal thoughts , self-harm and suicide. Many of these health inequalities stem from experiences of discrimination and stigma.

Mental Health

Registered Nursing

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Correctional and Prison Healthcare Nursing Forensic nurses working in prisons and detention centers provide medical care to incarcerated individuals, many of whom are victims or perpetrators of crime. Trauma…

Military

Registered Nursing

JULY 28, 2025

. #1 Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH - Public 4-Year - kent.edu Associate - Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Concentration: LPN to ADN - Campus Based - Visit Website Kent State University at Kent's LPN to ADN program is tailored for licensed practical nurses seeking to elevate their careers to registered nursing.

LPN

The Gypsy Nurse

MAY 20, 2025

Mental Health Awareness Month May 2025 Life as a travel nurse or clinician is full of adventure, but it also comes with a unique set of stressors: adapting to new environments, navigating shifting schedules, and often being far from your support system. Over time, those few minutes compound into real mental wellness.

Travel Nursing

Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Mark your calendars for October 10, 2024—World Mental Health Day is here! This year’s theme, “It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace,” is a call to action that resonates deeply, especially within the nursing community. A big one for me is access to mentors and having a buddy system.

Mental Health

New Thing Nurse

MAY 30, 2020

I was lucky enough to sit down with my dear friend and favorite human, Lauren Funiestas, an experienced mental health provider who is passionate about providing multicultural, trauma informed care, for an insightful conversation about the stress and trauma that working during COVID19 has caused for the mental health fo frontline healthcare workers.

Mental Health

Scrubs

MAY 24, 2023

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we are turning the spotlight on nurse practitioners. “In many ways, the mindset of prioritizing our well-being is almost a contradiction to the caring and curing model we embrace.” But many of these providers are reluctant to get the help they need.

Mental Health

Minority Nurse

APRIL 25, 2024

In the press of caring for patients, family nurse practitioners (FNPs) must tend to a patient ’ s physical well-being and mental health. Caring for a patient ’ s mental status can be vital to meeting healthcare needs. As primary care providers, FNPS play a significant role in tending to mental health concerns.

Mental Health

American Nurse

APRIL 13, 2023

When I first started my role as a psych-mental health APRN in 2016, I was approached by our patient experience department for ideas to support their staff working in the emergency department waiting room. Intentional, facilitated conversations support team building, enhance self-care, and protect resilience.

Self-Care

The Gypsy Nurse

APRIL 19, 2023

Are you excited to start travel nursing but unsure how to maintain access to mental health treatment? This sent my mental health spiraling. Here are some ways travel nurses can maintain access to mental health treatment while on assignment. Some services accept health insurance, and some only allow self-pay.

Mental Health

The Gypsy Nurse

MAY 23, 2024

Whether it’s adjusting to irregular hours, coping with patient loss, or facing the trauma of challenging cases, your job is undeniably tough on your mental health. Prioritizing Self-Care Thankfully, there are effective coping mechanisms and resources available to help you navigate the challenges you encounter.

Mental Health

The Gypsy Nurse

MAY 9, 2024

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and May 6 also just happens to be the start of Nurses Week. In honor of both, we’re putting together some tips to help maintain your mental health while on assignment. Taking care of yourself helps you avoid burnout, which is something everyone can use.

Mental Health

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

A psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner is a specialized healthcare role nurse practitioners can fulfill with advanced training and experience. If you want to know how to become a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, learn more about the nuances and requirements of this role.

Mental Health

Post University

AUGUST 7, 2024

Whether it be a basic certificate program to become a licensed practical nurse or a full-fledged nursing degree program, you may be feeling understandably nervous about the challenges that lie ahead. This comes down to numerous factors, ranging from how rigorous your program is to your own sense of self-discipline and time management.

Self-Care

Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The prestigious accreditation follows a comprehensive self-study and review by a peer-review team of CCNE examiners, then a review by the commission. Post-graduate Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) programs This advanced nursing practice post-master’s certificate entails an in-depth study of adult-health nursing.

Mental Health

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

There are over 630,000 active licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPNs) in the United States and 2,700 are in the State of Delaware. Over 171,000 LPNs work in long-term care facilities, which is ranked as the number one field of nursing that LPNs are offered employment. Implement self-care into your day even if it’s for a moment.

Licensing

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Strategies and support to improve mental health outcomes Suicide and mental illness have long been stigmatized, and although public awareness has grown recently, partially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals hesitate to acknowledge their own mental health struggles or seek help.

Mental Health

American Nurse

MAY 1, 2023

Now more than ever, celebrate nursing YOU make a difference Despite all of the strife and challenges around the world—including pandemics, war, and violence—nurses are there, everywhere, caring for patients. Nurses are everywhere we live, work, play, learn, and worship, and in every healthcare setting providing care to millions of people.”

LPN

Relias

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Just as individual practices like self-care can ground you through hardship, building organizational resilience can help your clinicians and staff weather hard times. Resilience is particularly helpful when working with behavioral health clients because it mitigates the impacts of trauma and prevents burnout.

Mental Health

Nurse.com

APRIL 21, 2023

ANA honors a nursing trailblazer In May, the American Nurses Association will launch a lecture series about Mary Eliza Mahoney, the first licensed African-American nurse. We want to make sure nurses are taking care of themselves,” she said. The event is one of many activities the ANA has planned to recognize nurses during Nurses Month.

Self-Care

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

MAY 6, 2024

The Role of Occupational Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder Treatment Occupational therapy for autism evaluates the current developmental levels of children and adults with ASD, and aims to improve their ability to self-regulate emotions and participate in social interactions. What Is Occupational Therapy for Autism? link] Anne V.

Self-Care

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Many more programs exist now in recognition of the psychological support that our nurse colleagues continue to need as we care for each other during the challenges of staffing crises, under-resourced hospitals, and the ongoing challenges and repercussions of the pandemic. Peer support offers psychological safety.

Self-Care

Minority Nurse

JUNE 5, 2023

Prioritize self-care activities such as sleep, exercise, rest, and eating healthy. Seek medical attention for an assessment and speak to a licensed professional regarding mental health concerns. Ask for help and support from colleagues.

Promotion

Post University

JUNE 26, 2023

Meanwhile, they can acquire both the knowledge and experience needed to achieve greater autonomy and provide a higher standard of care. These span the full spectrum of nursing education, beginning with aspiring licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and extending through elite levels of practice such as the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).

Education

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

JANUARY 16, 2024

If you’ve ever felt called to work in rehabilitative care, one thing is clear: you’re passionate about helping others. 3 , 4 , 5 Physical therapists often work in residential care facilities or are self-employed. Get your license. 11 All states require occupational therapists to be licensed, but requirements vary.

Job Outlook

American Nurse

JUNE 3, 2024

adults have received a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Many clinical nurses don’t have the knowledge needed to customize patient-centered care to meet the individual needs of adults with ASD. Many organizations lack the resources to support clinical nurses in identifying adults with ASD and implementing appropriate care.

Communication