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Enhancing Women’s Health CME: The Importance of Breast Cancer Awareness
In October, we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month to increase education and awareness about a cancer that affects about 300,000 people each year in the United States, 40,000 of whom die from it. That’s why it’s so important to incorporate Women…
Building Confidence and Efficiency in Patient Care: Advice for New Healthcare Providers
Recently, a student following me at our clinic remarked on how quickly I could move through patients during the day. “You see about 60 people daily, and while it doesn’t seem like you are rushing them through, I don’t think I could ever …
Seeking Second Opinions – Beneficial for Patients and Medical Teams
Maybe you’re the patient or on the medical team. Either way, referrals to a specialist are common, particularly when it becomes clear that the compliant patient isn’t improving despite following current clinical practice guidelines. At Skin, Bones…
Figuring Out the Yay or Nay to a New Career Opportunity
The Role of Mentorship in Career Decisions
Maybe you formally view yourself as a mentor or maybe you don’t, but at some point, just about all of us unwittingly play that role in our careers.
The Request for Guidance
Let’s say, for example, a nu…
Educating APPS in Pain Management – A Needs Assessment
Education for APPs Healthcare Clinicians
There is well-documented evidence of the need for increased pain management education for physicians (Shipton, et al., 2018; Tran, et al., 2018). The Institute of Medicine (Institute of Medicine, 2011) and…
The Benefits of Interprofessional Collaboration in Healthcare
Interprofessional collaboration in healthcare refers to the cooperative practice of professionals from various disciplines working together to provide comprehensive patient care. This approach is becoming increasingly important in today’s complex …
The High-Demand Nursing Careers and Why There’s a Shortage of Candidates
You needn’t look very far to hear stories about nursing shortages. Where once staffing issues were a problem reserved for rural hospitals or other isolated areas, now they are experienced almost nationwide. It is a pervasive issue that has been be…
Navigating the Shift to Value-Based Care: Implications for Healthcare Professionals
The healthcare industry is undergoing a seismic shift from the traditional fee-for-service model to value-based care (VBC). This transition is not just changing how healthcare is delivered and reimbursed; it’s fundamentally altering the roles and …
How to Thrive as a Family Nurse Practitioner: Skills and Demand Analysis
Family nurse practitioners have the opportunity to operate with significantly more autonomy than traditional registered nurses. Yet (as Spiderman once said) with more autonomy comes more responsibility.
Nurse practitioners are required to achie…
The Role of Advanced Practice Nurses in Modern Healthcare
Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) have become increasingly vital in today’s healthcare landscape, playing a crucial role in bridging gaps in patient care and improving overall health outcomes. As the healthcare industry evolves to meet growing deman…