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Virtual Nursing Shifts its Focus to the Patient Experience

Health Leaders | Nursing

The program has now spread to all four of Sharp's hospitals, encompassing about 600 licensed beds and 16.2 Stone and Plume say Sharp leadership wanted to target the patient experience in the evolution of virtual nursing, with a service that creates a care program around the patient.

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The Importance of Diversity in Nursing: Black History Month Reflection

Diversity Nursing

Nurses who understand different cultural norms and traditions can better educate and care for patients. Studies show , patients experience better outcomes when treated by healthcare professionals who understand their unique challenges. It improves communication and cultural competence. It reduces healthcare disparities.

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5 Risk Control Considerations as Nurse Practitioners’ Scope of Practice Expands

Minority Nurse

This means NPs can evaluate patients, diagnose, order, and interpret diagnostic tests, and initiate and manage treatments (including prescribing medications) under the licensing authority of the State Board of Nursing. Failure to do so could lead to malpractice claims if a patient experiences harm due to perceived negligence.

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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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How To Become a Sports Physical Therapist: Career Guide

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Take the Physical Therapy Licensing Exam After completing the DPT program, all states require licensing , which includes passing the National Physical Therapy Examinatio n (NPTE). Gain Sports Medicine Experience Now that youre licensed as a physical therapist, you can begin working toward a sports physical therapy certification.

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Dual Threats from Trump and GOP Imperil Nursing Homes and Their Foreign-Born Workers

Health Leaders | Nursing

Nursing homes have struggled to replace licensed nurses, who can find better-paying jobs at hospitals and doctors' offices, as well as nursing assistants, who can earn more working at big-box stores or fast-food joints. Conteh asked.

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The Exec: Nurse Satisfaction is Rising, Patient Calls are Falling with UnityPoint Health's New Care Model

Health Leaders | Nursing

When UnityPoint Health began exploring new inpatient care delivery models, D’Andre Carpenter, DNP, RN , chief nursing officer, wanted to go beyond the concept of team-based care to position nurses and other clinicians to practice at the top of their license. Carpenter: The ability to practice at top of license.