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What led me from nurse practitioner to medical school

KevinMD

For years, I cared for patients as a nurse practitioner—managing chronic disease, guiding them through acute illness, counseling them through the often messy realities of life and health. I loved my work.

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Barton Associates

adults had a mental illness in 2023, and about half (46%) of them did not get any treatment. A psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (NP), also known as a psych NP or a PMHNP, helps bridge this gap by providing essential mental health services to underserved populations. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

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Three Practices, Three Stories: best practices and unique approaches to substance use screening in rural primary care [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

Each practice addressed referral to treatment from behavioral health providers (BHP) uniquely, including care coordination with an external BHP, a new BHP hire, and an existing clinician obtaining psychiatric nurse practitioner degree.

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Early Prevention of Critical Illness in Older Adults: Adaptation and Pilot Testing of an Electronic Risk Score and Checklist [Geriatrics]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Given limited critical care resources and an aging population, early interventions to prevent critical illness are vital. In this interdisciplinary collaboration, primary care and critical care clinician researchers came together with informatics and implementation experts to design this community-based pilot project.

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What Are the Most Common Preventive Services? A Complete Guide

Mesa Family Physician

At Mesa Family Physicians, we believe that preventing illness is always better than treating it. Understanding Preventive Health Services: The Foundation of Wellness Preventive health services encompass medical care specifically designed to prevent illnesses, detect conditions early, and promote overall wellness.

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Building Capacity to Address Opioid Use Disorder: Results from an embedded education program in health profession curricula [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

The population of focus included medical students, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Intervention: Our university developed a training for pre-licensure physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners that included the required training for prescribers and a shadowing experience.

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Your Guide to Healthcare Careers in New Haven County, CT

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Some high-demand roles in New Haven County include: Physicians and specialists: Doctors are responsible for diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries, as well as helping patients take care of their health. It offers associate degree and certificate programs leading to careers in nursing and allied health professions.