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The Voice You Want in Your Corner: How Nurse Juliane Ventura Powers Patient Advocacy Every Day

Daily Nurse

In the fast-paced world of the Intensive Rehab Unit at Holy Cross Health in Fort Lauderdale, Juliane Ventura, RN, doesnt just clock inshe shows up ready to be the voice her patients sometimes cant find for themselves. My nursing superpower is patient advocacy , says Ventura. I am a great voice for my patients.

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Top Nursing Specialties for 2025

Diversity Nursing

Geriatric Nurse Practitioner As the global population ages, Geriatric Nurse Practitioners (GNPs) are essential in addressing the unique healthcare needs of older adults. Mental Health/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Mental health remains a critical area of focus in healthcare.

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NC Legislators Push for APRN Full Practice Authority to Cut Costs and Improve Access

Daily Nurse

Hundreds of co-sponsors have backed previous versions of the bill alongside an eclectic coalition that includes patient advocacy groups, conservative think tanks, progressive justice organizations, insurance companies, and hospital systems. Full practice authority has also gained broad bipartisan support over the years.

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Why Choose an RN to BSN Program for Your Nursing Career?

Post University

BSN programs offer an expanded, more holistic approach, including a deeper dive into nursing research, community health nursing, and even strategic planning. Many BSN graduates go on to pursue a master of science in nursing (MSN), which opens the door to advanced roles like nurse practitioner (NP).

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Geriatric Nurse: Expert Insights and Career Guidance

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Because the needs of older patients vary from person to person, geriatric nurse responsibilities cover a broad range of tasks that may go beyond traditional nursing duties. Role specialties include Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Nurse Executive.

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The evolving landscape of nursing leadership

American Nurse

The DNP degree equips nurse leaders with the evidence-based knowledge necessary to improve patient outcomes and make a positive community impact. These leaders enhance patient care through evidence-based practice, quality improvement projects, patient advocacy, care-model development, technology integration, and policy reform.

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Flipped Classroom

Penn Nursing

I always knew that being a nurse practitioner was my calling, but I never expected my journey as a patient to reshape my approach to nursing so profoundly. Being a provider, I was typically the one helping to make patient decisions. Being on the other side, now as a patient for the rest of my life, is rough.