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Navigating the World of Long-Term Care: A Guide for Nurses

Minority Nurse

In the vast and varied landscape of healthcare careers, long-term care is sometimes overlooked. What is Long-term Care? Long-term care (LTC) refers to a range of services to meet a person’s health or personal care needs for an extended period.

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What’s Causing Fewer Primary Care Visits in the US?

Health Populi

The January 2020 Health Affairs published a paper on Primary Care Physicians’ Role in Coordinating Medical and Health-Related Social Needs in Eleven Countries. Sponsored by the Commonwealth Fund, the research found that, compared with primary care doctors in other countries, a large proportion of U.S. ” The U.S.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Crystal Beckford

Minority Nurse

She has a proven track record in hospital, health plan, long-term care, and health insurance leadership. Meet Crystal Beckford, Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Patient Care for Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center. How long have you worked in the nursing field?

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Safer Patients, Better Care: The Power of Training

Serenity Nurse Aide Academy

These programs focus on hands-on experience, clinical expertise, and critical thinking, all of which play a vital role in reducing errors and improving overall patient outcomes. For those pursuing CNA training in North Carolina , the focus goes beyond mastering basic care techniques.

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A New Health Literacy Pillar: Personal Data Stewardship

Health Populi

The growing use of APIs in health information technology innovation for patient care has been a boon to speeding development placed in the hands of providers and patients. Using APIs can help drive interoperability and make data “liquid” and useable.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Aneesah Coates

Minority Nurse

Aneesah Coates, BSN, RN, is an experienced psychiatric mental health nurse with nearly ten years of experience in acute care, long-term care, and home health care. As a nurse, I have worked in an acute care setting caring for lung transplant patients.

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Medical Assistant vs. Nursing: Understanding the Key Differences

MedQuest College

While both professions involve patient care and assisting healthcare providers, there are distinct differences between the two. Nurses work independently or as part of a healthcare team, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive patient care.