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The Importance of an Advance Healthcare Directive

American In-Home Care

Yet, one aspect of life often gets overlooked or pushed aside: planning for our healthcare needs, especially as we age. However, having an advance healthcare directive in place is not just for the elderly or those with serious medical conditions—it's important for everyone.

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Exploring Ethnic Minority Bystander CPR: British Sikh Nurses’ #ReStartAHeart Campaign

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

Recognising the pressing need for action, British Sikh Nurses (BSN) initiated a groundbreaking campaign for CPR training in partnership with the Resuscitation Council UK called the #ReStartAHeart Campaign. BSN goes beyond the traditional healthcare model by conducting CPR training in Gurdwara settings. Heart, 96(1), 27-29.

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POA: Understanding the Need for Essential Documents

Traditions Health

What you need to know about power of attorney Planning for your future healthcare needs isn’t always easy, but it is important. There are several legal and medical forms you can use to help capture your wishes — from advance directives and living wills to physician orders for life-sustaining treatment and do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders.

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Top Nursing Certifications: More Than CPR

Daily Nurse

Nursing is among the most demanding and critical jobs in the healthcare industry. While CPR is a vital credential for all healthcare professionals, there are other certifications you can obtain as a nurse to further your expertise. Nursing is one of the largest healthcare professions in the US.

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The Overlooked Crisis: Trauma Care for Older Adults in a Strained Nursing Workforce

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

Despite this, older trauma patients often receive suboptimal care, as healthcare systems seldom adapt to their unique requirements (2). Policymakers, healthcare leaders, and institutions must prioritize nurse retention, improve working conditions, and recognize the indispensable role of nurses in trauma recovery. 2020;28(1):68-.

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Gratitude in Scrubs: Nurse's Heartfelt Thanks

Diversity Nursing

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, where long hours, demanding schedules, and challenging situations are the norm, it's essential to take a moment to reflect on the things that make the Nursing profession uniquely rewarding. Let's delve into the aspects of the field Nurses are thankful for.

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As Your Nursing Resume Gathers Dust

Daily Nurse

If you haven’t checked your resume for more than a year — or you don’t even know where you have a copy, digital or otherwise — then some resume resuscitation is needed ASAP. It’s no secret that 21st-century healthcare is a moving target. That stress is entirely avoidable if they only look over their resume once a year.

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