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New text on nursing of autism spectrum disorder
The growing number of children and adults on the autism spectrum represent a growing need for quality health care that is sensitive to the issues they face. This is the premise and challenge behind a new text, Nursing of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Evidence-based Integrated Care across the Lifespan (Springer, April 2012), edited by Dr. Ellen Giarelli, an associate professor in Drexel's College of Nursing and Health Professions, with Dr. Marcia Gardner.
JHUSON receives grant to support Helene Fuld Leadership Program
The Helene Fuld Health Trust of New York has awarded a grant to the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing (JHUSON) to support the Helene Fuld Leadership Program for the Advancement of Patient Care Quality and Safety.
CityU produces graphene face masks with excellent anti-bacterial efficiency
Face masks have become an important tool in fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic. However, improper use or disposal of masks may lead to "secondary transmission".
BELLUS Health records a net loss of $4,193,000 for first-quarter 2010
BELLUS Health Inc. reported today its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010.
Researchers discover 'missing mutation' in severe infant epilepsy
Researchers have discovered a "missing mutation" in severe infant epilepsy-long-suspected genetic changes that might trigger overactive, brain-damaging electrical signaling leading to seizures.
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Nurse Practitioner: (1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.