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Patient Care Technicians: The Key to Solving Nursing Burnout and Turnover

Learning + Leading

of surveyed nurses said they feel on a weekly basis. “At the end of their rope.” That’s how 29.4% For some, it’s every day. Many more reported feeling “emotionally drained,” “used up” or “fatigued.” Whatever the nomenclature, it all points to the same thing: burnout.

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Examining the clinical role and educational preparation of heart failure nurses across Europe. A survey of the Heart Failure Association (HFA) of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the Association of Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions (ACNAP) of the ESC

European Journal of Heart Failure

The clinical role and educational preparation of heart failure nurses across Europe. HF, heart failure; HFN, heart failure nurse; MDT, multidisciplinary team. Aims To describe the clinical practice and educational preparation of heart failure (HF) nurses across Europe and determine the key differences between countries.

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Documentary Led by HonorHealth Research Institute Focuses on Injuries to Doctors and Nurses Working in Cardiology

DAIC

narrates and is a co-producer of a documentary focused on radiation and orthopedic injuries suffered by doctors and nurses who work in cardiac catheterization laboratories where they apply the very latest non-surgical technologies to treat the world’s leading cause of death, heart disease. Rizik , M.D., Diethrich , M.D.,

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Nurses play key role in addressing mental well-being for people after a stroke

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Nurses play a key role in helping patients manage emotional and social health challenges, or psychosocial health, after a stroke, and improved screening and assessment for psychosocial needs are essential to provide optimal patient care.

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Abstract WP59: Impact of Advanced Practice Nursing in Comprehensive Stroke Care

Stroke Journal

Background and Issue:Delivering efficient comprehensive stroke care can be challenging as there are various interdisciplinary team members and factors impacting the outcome of each stroke patient. The issue identified was the lack of advanced practice nursing (APN) on the stroke team.

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ZODIAC Clinical Trial Led by UT Health Science Center Professor Likely to Make Major Impact on Stroke Care

DAIC

Image courtesy of the UT Health Science Center milla1cf Thu, 02/15/2024 - 13:16 February 15, 2024 — Research findings in a clinical trial led by a professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center ’s College of Nursing are likely to dramatically change care and improve outcomes for patients suffering from acute stroke.

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A Practical Guide to Understanding and Treating Peripheral Artery Disease

Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology

Use of antithrombotic medications should be individualized to the patient depending on presence of symptoms, revascularization, and comorbidities. Use of antithrombotic medications should be individualized to the patient depending on presence of symptoms, revascularization, and comorbidities. All rights reserved.