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Integral to our health care system, nurse practitioners perform work that’s vital to maintaining and improving patient health. Nurse practitioners assess patients, order tests, make diagnoses, and prepare treatment plans,… Read More about Adult Gerontology Acute Care vs. Primary Care: Comparing Two Specializations

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APRN vs. NP: Understanding Nursing Categories

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Nurses faced the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic, including dealing with the emotional toll of patients dying alone. The American Nurses Association surveyed over 22,000 nurses between January 19 and… Read More about APRN vs. NP: Understanding Nursing Categories

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Autism Podcasts That Parents Should Follow

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that approximately 1 in 54 children have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Associated challenges include comorbid diagnosis of anxiety and behavioral… Read More about Autism Podcasts That Parents Should Follow

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De-escalation Skills and Tips for Mental Health in the Community

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A program in Eugene, Oregon, where social workers and medics, instead of police officers, respond to certain calls, saves the city $8.5 million a year in policing costs. With police… Read More about De-escalation Skills and Tips for Mental Health in the Community

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How Technology and Isolation May Affect Mental Health

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Before the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 1 in 4 adults ages 50 to 80 experienced feelings of isolations. Stay-at-home orders and social distancing requirements imposed during the pandemic have further… Read More about How Technology and Isolation May Affect Mental Health

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An interview with Dr. Mary Ann Hart, MHA Program Director

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Dr. Mary Ann Hart, MHA Program Director & Assistant Professor Can you tell us a little bit about your background? I am a registered nurse who started my career working… Read More about An interview with Dr. Mary Ann Hart, MHA Program Director

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Tips for Behavioral Parent Training

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Applied behavior analysis (ABA) plays a vital role in helping children overcome behavioral disorders and issues concerning communication and daily living skills. However, what happens when children go home after… Read More about Tips for Behavioral Parent Training

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What Impact Does Parental Mental Health Have on Children?

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No bond is closer than the one between a parent and their child. The biological and psychological ties that bind parents and children are fundamental to a child’s physical and… Read More about What Impact Does Parental Mental Health Have on Children?

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8 Environmental Factors that Affect Health

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From the quality of the air you breathe to the condition of the roads you drive on, environmental factors can have a major influence on your health. What’s more, these… Read More about 8 Environmental Factors that Affect Health

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Eating Disorders in College Students: Effects on Mental Health

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According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), “35% of ‘normal’ dieters progress to pathological dieting.” For a number of reasons, college students are at increased risk of developing an… Read More about Eating Disorders in College Students: Effects on Mental Health

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5 Principles for Improving Quality Management in Healthcare

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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) defines quality as “systematic and continuous actions that lead to measurable improvement in health care services and the health status of targeted patient… Read More about 5 Principles for Improving Quality Management in Healthcare

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Health Care Management vs. Healthcare Administration

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Despite their similar sounding titles, health care managers and health care administrators each have a range of unique professional responsibilities and priorities. Most notably, health care managers typically have visible,… Read More about Health Care Management vs. Healthcare Administration

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