- I Am The Silent One
- Role of Nurse Practitioners
- Prepare Your Cohorts
- Hampton Honors Three Nurses
- QUIZ QUESTION!
I Am The Silent One
Kristin Anderson-Cronin, a nursing student at the University of Colorado, has a personal connection to the military that fuels her passion for helping others. With a son in the Marine Corps, Kristin decided to pursue a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree focused on Veteran and Military Health Care Leadership. Living in a rural Wisconsin community, she saw how hard it could be for military families to find resources and support. That’s why she created MySTART—an online toolkit packed with helpful information for military spouses and family members navigating unique challenges.
I Am The Silent One
Exploring the Dynamic Role of Nurse Practitioners: Understanding Their Scope of Practice - Daily Nurse
Nurse practitioners (NPs) play a crucial role in healthcare, blending advanced clinical skills with a focus on whole-person care. They’re the ones diagnosing, treating, prescribing, and empowering patients every day. With their ability to work in a variety of settings—from primary care to mental health—they’re helping to fill critical gaps in healthcare. Curious about how NPs are shaping the future of healthcare and why their demand is skyrocketing? Dive in and explore their impact!
Exploring the Dynamic Role of Nurse Practitioners: Understanding Their Scope of Practice
 
Hampton Honors Three Black Nurses Who Challenged Hospital Segregation
Small, brave acts can spark big change. In 1963, three Black nurses in segregated Hampton, Virginia—Mildred Smith, Patricia McKenzie, and Agnes Chisman—took a courageous stand against racial injustice. Known as the Dixie Three, they defied racist policies by eating in a whites-only hospital cafeteria, sparking a landmark legal battle for equality. Their quiet act of resistance reverberated for generations, paving the way for change in nursing and civil rights. Decades later, their bravery was honored with a historic marker, ensuring their story of sacrifice and determination lives on.
Hampton honors three Black nurses who challenged hospital segregation
 QUIZ QUESTION
A 46-year-old kindergarten teacher with type 2 diabetes was recently treated for an episode of AOM
A 46-year-old kindergarten teacher with type 2 diabetes was recently treated for an episode of acute otitis media (AOM) of the right ear. During her follow-up visit, she denies ear pain but reports that she has new onset of dysuria and frequency.
The urine dipstick result shows 3+ leukocytes and is positive for nitrites. On further questioning, the patient denies flank pain and fever but reports that her A1C is 8.5%. She has a sulfa allergy and may also be allergic to penicillins.
Which of the following is the best initial intervention?
-Send a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity to the laboratory and treat the patient for a urinary tract infection (UTI)
-Treat the patient for acute otitis media (AOM) and an acute urinary tract infection (UTI)
-Recheck the urine by sending another specimen to the laboratory and evaluate the patient further
-Advise the patient that she needs further evaluation
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