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What is a wellness toolbox for mental health? Learn how Hawai’i Pacific University’s online BSN to DNP program can help you launch your mental health career. Read More about Developing a Wellness Toolbox for Your Mental Health

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Ways to Eliminate Hawaiian Health Disparities: Improving Health Equity

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How can legislators, nurses, communities, and others help improve health outcomes for Hawaiians? Explore ways to eliminate Hawaiian health disparities. Read More about Ways to Eliminate Hawaiian Health Disparities: Improving Health Equity

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Trauma Nursing in Vacation Cities

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A vacationer speeds along the water on a Jet Ski and crashes. The accident lands the rider in the emergency room (ER) with a life-threatening spinal cord injury. To… Read More about Trauma Nursing in Vacation Cities

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Nursing Advocacy: The Role of Nurses Advocating for Patients

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The relationship of trust between nurses and their patients has long been recognized as a critical aspect of health care. Patients’ favorable assessments of that relationship are directly reflected… Read More about Nursing Advocacy: The Role of Nurses Advocating for Patients

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How to Get Your Hawaiʻi Nurse License

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Nursing is one of the most in-demand professions in the U.S., and Hawaiʻi offers opportunities for well-paying roles. Explore how to get a Hawaiʻi nurse license. Read More about How to Get Your Hawaiʻi Nurse License

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Transcultural Nursing in Remote Areas

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Over the course of the next few decades, America’s population will become more racially and ethnically diverse, with minority groups projected to make up more than half the population by… Read More about Transcultural Nursing in Remote Areas

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Patient Rights and the Essential Role of Nurses

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Respecting patient rights is paramount in building trust between patients and medical professionals. It’s also important in achieving positive health outcomes. However, protecting patient rights can be challenging. The U.S.… Read More about Patient Rights and the Essential Role of Nurses

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Underserved Populations in Healthcare: 5 Ways to Bridge the Gap

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Data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in June 2021 paints a grim picture: African Americans, Latinos, and American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) — three of… Read More about Underserved Populations in Healthcare: 5 Ways to Bridge the Gap

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Overcoming Cross-Cultural Communication Barriers in Nursing

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People from diverse backgrounds have unique ways of perceiving situations, as well as particular attitudes about health care. These differences affect how people communicate with health care providers. To address… Read More about Overcoming Cross-Cultural Communication Barriers in Nursing

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10 Effective Nursing Communication Skills for Nurse Leaders

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Building a rapport with patients is key to success for nurse leaders. Learn about the nursing communication skills that can help you make a positive impact. Read More about 10 Effective Nursing Communication Skills for Nurse Leaders

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Developing a Wellness Toolbox for Your Mental Health

Ways to Eliminate Hawaiian Health Disparities: Improving Health Equity

Trauma Nursing in Vacation Cities

Nursing Advocacy: The Role of Nurses Advocating for Patients

How to Get Your Hawaiʻi Nurse License

Transcultural Nursing in Remote Areas

Patient Rights and the Essential Role of Nurses

Underserved Populations in Healthcare: 5 Ways to Bridge the Gap

Overcoming Cross-Cultural Communication Barriers in Nursing

10 Effective Nursing Communication Skills for Nurse Leaders

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