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3 Ways Nurses Can Better Support Their Autistic Patients

Daily Nurse

Because many medical professionals still misunderstand autism , many autistic patients struggle to find adequate medical services. Existing stigma, inaccessible treatments, and the complex healthcare system are obstacles autistics face whenever they seek care. They may need a less distracting room that limits noise and harsh lighting.

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The Importance of Diversity in Nursing: Black History Month Reflection

Diversity Nursing

As we celebrate Black History Month , its essential to recognize the contributions of Black Nurses and the crucial role diversity plays in healthcare. A diverse Nursing workforce isnt just about representation, its about improving patient care, addressing health disparities, and fostering a more inclusive healthcare system.

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Norovirus, a Formidable and Underappreciated Hazard: What Nurses Need to Know

AJN Off the Charts

Health care settings are particularly vulnerable to norovirus outbreaks because of the close proximity between patients, frequent contact with health care workers, and the presence of vulnerable populations such as the elderly and immunocompromised individuals. Nursing considerations for prevention and response.

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Breaking the Mold: The Growing Role of Men in Nursing

Diversity Nursing

Historically, Nursing has been viewed as a female-dominated profession, but a noticeable shift is occurring. The number of men entering the Nursing field has significantly increased in recent years. This trend reflects a broader recognition of Nursing as a versatile and rewarding career for individuals of all genders.

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Future-Proofing Healthcare: The Unexpected Tools Enhancing Nurse Efficiency

Daily Nurse

Healthcare faces growing demands, and nurses often manage the brunt of them. It’s common for nurses to have to juggle heavy workloads, complex patient needs, and time-intensive tasks every day they clock in. These challenges put pressure on efficiency and patient care quality.

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Compassionate Care: 4 Ways Nurses Can Improve Patient Care

Daily Nurse

Genuine compassion requires forward-thinking and careful planning. Nurses who want to improve the quality of their compassionate patient care should take advantage of on-the-job training opportunities to bolster their knowledge and enhance the quality of their service.

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Nursing Before Politics

Daily Nurse

In a time when the political divide among various individuals and groups may be wider and deeper than ever beforewhat some might call a political chasmone thing is clear: those of us involved in patient care must never allow politics to interfere with our ability to provide the best possible service.

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