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Dr. Elisabeth McGee Discusses USAHS’ Driving Role in Future-Focused Healthcare

Where state-of-the-art tools meet innovation, the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is motivated by a strong belief in the power of creativity to prepare future healthcare professionals. Elisabeth McGee, PhD, DPT, MOT, MTC, CHSE, Senior Director of Clinical Learning and Innovation at USAHS, shares her insights on The Nurse Keith Show. She

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85 Nursing Quotes: Words of Wisdom for Nurses

Nursing is a profession that requires intelligence, motivation and determination. Since nursing school can be hard, and shift work is even more challenging, it’s important to remain inspired. In this post, we share quotes about nurses to help you stay connected to your original dream and draw on strength to power through. Jump to a

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The Importance of Effective Communication in Nursing

To be a successful healthcare provider, clinical nurse or nurse leader, you need exceptional communication skills—and you need to be able to use them during high-stress situations. Why Is Communication Important in Nursing? Having good communication skills is essential to collaborating on teams with your fellow nurses and colleagues from other disciplines. It’s also important

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Fills Healthcare Industry Shortages with New Innovative Programs

Provided by GlobeNewswire The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) continues to expand flexible options within programs in occupational therapy (OT), speech-language pathology (SLP), physical therapy (PT) and nursing. These programs aim to prepare students for advanced clinical practice and leadership roles in top healthcare specialties. USAHS is institutionally accredited by the WASC

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Minimizing Medical Burnout: Dr Sarah M I Cartwright

How Hospitals and Medical Practices Are Helping To Reduce Physician and Healthcare Worker Burnout An Interview With Jake Frankel As published by Authority Magazine One is organizing daily operations and building schedules that optimize efficiency. They can also create support groups and work buddy systems that can serve as an outlet for staff frustrations and

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Alumni spotlight: DNP Alum Propels Innovation in Healthcare

With her philosophy of “Encourage the heart, lead by example and inspire a shared vision to maintain the highest standards,” Jessica Hovland, DNP, RN, CPAN, NE-BC, PMGT-BC (DNP ’20) is taking her innovation and leadership learnings and putting them to practice. Dr. Hovland graduated from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences with a

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Nursing Philosophy: What It is, Examples & Concepts

As a current or aspiring nurse, you may have beliefs about what nursing means. A philosophy of nursing helps you identify the values and theories that shape the choices you make each day. Several instructors at our School of Nursing at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) ask their students to write

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22 Biology Major Jobs: What to Do with a Biology Degree

What can you do with a biology degree? You might imagine that if you major in biology, your career path will involve working in a laboratory. Don’t break out the test tubes just yet; there are several biology major jobs you might not have considered. Biology majors are excellent candidates for many health science professions,

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Best States for Nurses Based on Pay and Opportunity

The most recent data from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows there are approximately three million nurses in the U.S.1 Nursing can be a rewarding career with many options, whether you’re just starting nursing school or pursuing a nursing graduate degree. Once you become a nurse, you may wonder which states are

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Mental Health Statistics [2024]

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that 57.8 million adults live with some form of mental illness.1 The severity of a mental illness can vary from person to person. Some individuals can perform daily tasks, including work, with mental illness, and some people may qualify for disability due to their mental illness.2 Understanding the

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12 Qualities and Skills of a Good Nurse

Pursuing a career in nursing can be extremely rewarding. The majority of nursing roles involve working directly with patients, so understanding the qualities that make a good nurse will help ensure you’re doing the best you can for your patients and working better with your team. For example, USAHS prepares Nurse Practitioners to demonstrate a

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What Is Virtual Healthcare?

According to a survey conducted by Doximity, more than 83% of surveyed physicians expressed that telemedicine had proven valuable in improving the ongoing care for patients with complex or chronic conditions, while 65% noted it enhanced communication with their patients.1 Virtual healthcare is on the rise and provides promising solutions to challenges facing healthcare providers

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