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Technology and Therapy: The Use of AAC Devices in Applied Behavior Analysis
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The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) states, “AAC includes all of the ways we share our ideas and feelings without talking.” An example of AAC is American Sign Language (ASL), which… Read More about Technology and Therapy: The Use of AAC Devices in Applied Behavior Analysis
Careers in Nursing: Exploring Nurse Salaries by Specialization
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Nurses are an essential part of a well-functioning health care system, liaising directly with doctors and providing hands-on patient care. The types of patients they treat vary and professionals may… Read More about Careers in Nursing: Exploring Nurse Salaries by Specialization
What Is Health Literacy? Examining a Crucial Component of Quality Care
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Health care organizations are under increasing pressure to build efficient care systems that can contribute to lower health care costs and improved patient outcomes. Health literacy is vital to achieving… Read More about What Is Health Literacy? Examining a Crucial Component of Quality Care
What Is the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)? A Look at a Key ABA Technique
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For people who are unable to talk and cannot use sign language, pictures can be a lifeline to the outside world. Picture cards have proved to be beneficial to people… Read More about What Is the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)? A Look at a Key ABA Technique
What is Vicarious Trauma? A Look at an Important Yet Overlooked Concept
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Nursing can provide great career meaning and gratification, but caring for others can also be emotionally taxing and stressful. Researchers report high rates of vicarious trauma in the emergency, mental… Read More about What is Vicarious Trauma? A Look at an Important Yet Overlooked Concept
Key Health Care Concepts: Tracing the Evolution of Psychotherapy
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Since its inception in the late 19th century, the concept of psychotherapy and the value of this practice in treating mental illness continues to evolve. With the American Psychiatric Association… Read More about Key Health Care Concepts: Tracing the Evolution of Psychotherapy
Nurse Administrator vs. Nurse Practitioner: What’s the Difference?
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Nurse and primary care physician shortages, exponential growth of health data, increasing concerns about patient safety and quality of care — these are just some of the factors igniting change… Read More about Nurse Administrator vs. Nurse Practitioner: What’s the Difference?
What Every Parent Should Know About Food Allergies in Babies and Children
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Parents of children with food allergies must take extra precautions when dining out and purchasing food for their families, as even the smallest trace of an allergen can lead to… Read More about What Every Parent Should Know About Food Allergies in Babies and Children
ANCC vs AANP: Understanding the Benefits of Certifications
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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) graduates look forward to finding a job that will allow them to put their education and training to use. But to land a specialty… Read More about ANCC vs AANP: Understanding the Benefits of Certifications
What Kind of Nurse Should I Be? Examining Advanced Practice Nursing Paths
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The health care landscape has changed drastically over the years. As communities place greater emphasis on preventive care and populations worldwide continue to grow, nurse practitioners have become crucial to… Read More about What Kind of Nurse Should I Be? Examining Advanced Practice Nursing Paths
Can Nurse Practitioners Prescribe Medication?
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The primary care physician (PCP) shortage in the country leaves nearly 80 million Americans with inadequate primary care access, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. By… Read More about Can Nurse Practitioners Prescribe Medication?