Author: Liu
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Tune Into New Podcast Series: Conversations About Health Care Delivery in the United States
Springer Publishing launched a new monthly health care podcast series, Conversations About Health Care Delivery in the United States, featuring discussions with prominent experts, innovators, and leaders in the health sector available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music starting on March 7. The podcast series is hosted by Jim Knickman, the former Robert Derzon Chair…
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Importance of Developing Nursing Mentorship as Nurse Practitioners for Minorities
Nursing school requires mandatory clinical rotations to develop strong bedside manners. Nurses serve as the communication hub within the multidisciplinary team, spending the most time with patients at the bedside. For Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Advocate Degree of Nursing (ADN), students are often divided into groups to rotate through different specialties until the last…
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How Environmental Health Education Empowers Minority Nurses
Minority nurses are uniquely positioned to leverage their influence to help combat racial disparities in the healthcare industry. As climate change increasingly and disproportionately affects people of color, empowering minority nurses through environmental health education is becoming imperative. Through educational initiatives, minority nurses can help counter environmental racism and its associated adverse health outcomes. In this article,…
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Wellbeing Warriors: Strategies for Sustained Career Satisfaction
Despite being a vocational profession, nursing can harm your health and overall well-being. The long hours, high stress, and irregular shift patterns can increase your risk of adopting negative health behaviors (like smoking and eating processed foods). They may result in fatigue, weight gain, cancer, and diabetes. Unfortunately, traditionally marginalized minorities in America also have worse health…
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Culturally Competent Nursing Mentorship
Culturally competent nursing mentorship for nursing students, nurses, or faculty often remains challenging when the mentor needs to reflect on the mentee. Understanding diversity in higher education and the strategies to improve culturally competent guidance is looked at through the lens of mentoring. Brief History The term ‘mentor’ was adopted from Mentor, a Greek mythological figure in…
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The Power of Nurses in Media: Elevating Your Brand as a Nurse Entrepreneur
As nurses, there are times when we want to share our knowledge and passion with a broader audience. Whether educating patients on the importance of preventive care or advocating for better healthcare policies, our voices carry immense power. But what if we could take that power and amplify it through media? As a nurse entrepreneur, you…
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Nurses Hustle: From Side Gigs to Entrepreneurship
In recent years, there has been an increase in nurse entrepreneurs who have chosen a less conventional path in the healthcare industry. Nurses, known for their dedication and adaptability, are now moving beyond traditional direct patient care roles and venturing into side gigs and full-fledged entrepreneurial ventures. This article examines the process of moving from…
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Sickle Cell Disease in African Americans College of Nursing, University of South Alabama NU-607: Scientific Underpinnings of Advanced Practice Nursing
Philosophic Viewpoints Philosophy is a way of thinking that captures a person’s essence. Philosophy explores how a person thinks and the meaning of their own beliefs. Two main philosophical thoughts are analytical and continental. According to Butts and Rich (2022), analytical philosophy involves, realistic, scientific examination of data and the nature of truths. Continental philosophy…
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Submit a Personal Statement 500 words or less Describe educational and employment background. Describe your motivation for obtaining your FNP certification. Describe your research interest and possible idea for DNP project. Describe your motivation for obtaining your terminal degree. Include any additional information you would like to make the committee aware of. JUST FOR YOU TO KNOW……
Personal Statement My journey in healthcare began with a profound interest in mental health, which led me to obtain my Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from [University Name], where I developed a strong foundation in patient care and clinical practices. Following my graduation, I worked…