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

Minority Nurse

Driven by the need for increased access to care and the demand for more healthcare providers, recent legislative changes now allow nurse practitioners (NPs) in certain jurisdictions to perform a broader range of services, including diagnosing and treating patients independently. State Practice Environment.

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How Nurse Practitioners Are Filling Gaps in Primary Care

Post University

Nurse practitioners (NPs) provide comprehensive healthcare services, from assessing and examining patients to ordering diagnostic tests, diagnosing illnesses, and treating or managing diseases. This evidence underscores the benefits of nurse practitioners in primary care. increased to almost 70,000.

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Nurse Practitioner Week recognizes easier access for primary care

Health Leaders | Nursing

Nurse practitioners are having a moment, and it’s worth paying attention to how they can benefit you and your family. As demand for medical care increased and doctors faced capacity challenges, more programs emerged across the United States to help meet these growing needs.

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What Is an MSN Degree? (And Why It Matters)

Post University

The goal of this type of program is to provide nurses with advanced insight into the current state of the healthcare industry, along with the actions they could take as nurses to improve the patient experience and patient outcomes.

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Patient Marketing: It Takes More Than Credentials

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Think about it when patients come in to see you, they are inherently vulnerable. If you are a Nurse Practitioner who takes the time to listen to concerns, explains things in simple terms, and shows empathy, you will earn a patients trust far more effectively than a wall filled with degrees and certifications.

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Recognizing the Signs: Understanding and Improving Diagnosis of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Women

Daily Nurse

As a cardiology nurse practitioner, I witness the typically long and overwhelming diagnostic journey for women living with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). They ensure there is a patient-centered, goal-oriented approach to care. J Med Econ. 2023;26(1):682-690. doi:10.1080/13696998.2023.2208966. 2020;4(1):102.

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Nursing Shortage: A 2024 Data Study Reveals Key Insights

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Higher Risk of Medication Errors and Death A 2021 study revealed that in Illinois, a patients risk of dying within 30 days of admission increased by 16% for every additional patient added to a nurses average workload. decrease in pneumonia infections among surgical patients to an increase of one additional work hour per RN.