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 OneNurse 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 SegregationSmall, 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 A 46-year-old kindergarten teacher with type 2 diabetes was recently treated for an episode of AOMA 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.
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