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[Researcher Paul E.] Kotz, who has observed changes in students’ approaches to learning during nearly four decades in the classroom, found that millennials value individual attention and expect mentors to… Read More about Innovative Curriculum Strategies for Teaching Millennial Nurses

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Caring for Baby Boomers

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With an already overloaded U.S. healthcare system, family nurse practitioners (FNPs) are a crucial part of caring for the country’s more than 70 million baby boomers. Read More about Caring for Baby Boomers

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Simulation Education: MSN Training in the Modern Age

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On Nov. 30, 2015, Duquesne University unveiled its Simulation Center, complete with a lifelike SimMan® mannequin, capable of imitating human biological movements and symptoms, and other high-tech equipment designed to… Read More about Simulation Education: MSN Training in the Modern Age

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Doctor Nurse Practitioners Influencing Health Care Policy

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The medical industry relies upon healthcare policy to improve patient care and further healthy outcomes. Nurses are in the unique position to not only provide that patient care but to… Read More about Doctor Nurse Practitioners Influencing Health Care Policy

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The Creation of the Rape Kit

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Many Americans likely learned about rape kits from modern television crime dramas. In scenes from popular shows such as “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit,” a victim lies on a… Read More about The Creation of the Rape Kit

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The Me Too Movement and Forensic Nurses

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In October 2017, numerous sexual assault and harassment allegations against former Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein started a frenzy on social media. Actress Alyssa Milano urged her Twitter followers to… Read More about The Me Too Movement and Forensic Nurses

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Recognizing Child Abuse Through Radiology Screenings: Insights from Duquesne University Nursing Professionals

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Recognizing child abuse can be challenging for even seasoned professionals, but missing a case can have devastating consequences Read More about Recognizing Child Abuse Through Radiology Screenings: Insights from Duquesne University Nursing Professionals

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Legal Concerns for Clinical Nurse Educators Working with Students

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Nurse educators have a legal obligation to ensure student nurses do not injure patients or themselves. As experts in healthcare, nurse educators must continually evaluate their students’ strengths and weaknesses Read More about Legal Concerns for Clinical Nurse Educators Working with Students

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The Changing Role of the Family Nurse Practitioner in a Digital World

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Advancements in digital technology continue to increase patient care options. One of the most transformative is telehealth as an alternative to standard in-office care. Read More about The Changing Role of the Family Nurse Practitioner in a Digital World

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Family Nurse Practitioners Using Differential Diagnoses to Identify and Treat Medical Conditions

Establishing a differential diagnosis can be challenging for even the most experienced FNPs. However, scientific studies have found FNPs who master clinical reasoning skills provide care equal to a physician. Read More about Family Nurse Practitioners Using Differential Diagnoses to Identify and Treat Medical Conditions

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