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COVID-19: How RNs Can Help Overcome Public Vaccine Hesitancy

Penn Nursing

However, near the end of the document, in Chapter 7, “Achieving Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccine,” the authors acknowledge that “distrust in the government, in the medical research community, and in pharmaceutical companies” is a key factor in “COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy.”

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The 10 Least Stressful Nursing Jobs: Finding Balance in Your Career

Every Nurse

This role is often considered less stressful due to: Regular daytime hours with weekends and summers off Less intense patient care compared to hospital settings Focus on preventive care and health education Requirements typically include an RN license, pediatric nursing experience, and sometimes school nurse certification.

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What are physician assistants? Can they fix the doctor shortage?

Nursing Review

The profession was also unable to access Medicare rebates or Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme subsidies for patient consultations or scripts. This meant their scope of practice was poorly defined, which may have been confusing for both patients and health professionals. What could we do better? Read the original article.

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Safe seat syndrome? Why some hospitals get upgrades and others miss out

Nursing Review

The way funds are allocated to medicines listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) provides the federal government with an exemplary approach to good health-care investment decisions. Picure: NCA Newswire/Richard Dobson. What would a better system look like? Read the original article. Want the latest election news? Read more here.

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Public vs private. Which is safer for childbirth?

Nursing Review

It used publicly available data collected on each birth in three states in Australia, as well as Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme ( PBS ) and Medicare Benefits Schedule ( MBS ) data linked to these cases to help examine cost. Read the original article.

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Do pharmaceutical tariffs threaten the PBS?

Nursing Review

US President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Australia’s pharmaceutical exports to the United States has raised alarm among industry and government leaders. Decisions to list medications on the PBS are made by the health minister based on recommendations from the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee. billion last year.

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Nursing Education: Pipeline to the Future

Minority Nurse

In the world of nursing, consistent rates of students graduating from nursing programs, becoming licensed, and successfully entering the workforce are critical to the long-term viability of the nursing profession and the healthcare system itself. The nursing school is the funnel for future nurses of every stripe and interest.