Author Articles
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Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes
The statistics in the latest National Diabetes Statistics Report are grim. 37.3 million Americans have diabetes, or…
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Hope for the Future of Nursing
The challenges of the last few years have tested nurses in unprecedented ways. In our recent State of…
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Caring for the Caregivers: Resources for Nurses
Though many reports on the state of healthcare remain grim, there is hope on the horizon. A recent…
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Three Patterns of Sensory Processing Disorders
Back in 1972, occupational therapist and advocate Dr. A. Jean Ayers described sensory integration as, “The neurological process…
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Helping Patients in Pursuit of Happiness
Imagine the following scenario. A patient comes to see a psychiatric nurse practitioner complaining of depression. Using solution-based…
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Beyond Pizza Parties: Meaningful Support for Burned-Out Nurses
The cycle is vicious. Even before the pandemic, nurses were feeling the pinch of short-staffing. Like gasoline on…
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Food Insecurity and Hunger: The Role of Occupational Therapy
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 8.4 million U.S. households experienced food insecurity in 2021. Defined…
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A Team Approach to Fighting Alzheimer’s
When it comes to fighting Alzheimer’s, it takes a team. According to Alzheimer’s Association figures, more than six…
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Advocating Safe Nurse-to-Patient Ratios
In a recent state-of-the-profession survey, nearly two-thirds of nursing respondents said they are deeply concerned about current staffing…
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The Ongoing Nursing Shortage
No matter what their degree, specialty, or place of employment, almost all nurses who contributed to our recent…
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Three Critical Challenges Facing Nurses Today
COVID-19 left no corner of healthcare untouched. In a recent survey, over 3,500 nurses shared some of the…
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Just Released: Nursing 2023 State of the Profession Guide
In a recent survey, over 3,500 nurses from around the country shared their insights into the current state…