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On National AIDS and Aging Day, A Veteran Nurse Looks Back: How Nurses Can Transform the Lives of HIV/AIDS Patients Through Empathy

Daily Nurse

Across the board, as the number of older adults receiving care at home grows, so will the need for nurses and caregivers specializing in home health, including nurses who understand the specific needs of individuals with HIV, which vary from person to person.

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How Workplace Violence Impacts Home Health Nurses

Nurse.com

The nursing profession is challenging on its own, but workplace violence incidents can bring added stress and difficulties to the role. One study involving home care nurses found that exposure to workplace violence was associated with greater stress, depression, sleep problems, and burnout. Impacts of workplace violence.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Esther Conteh

Minority Nurse

After working as an aide, I went on to train and become a nurse and graduated as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) from NYU. I was eager to build my skills in home health nursing. What is the most significant challenge facing nursing today? The empathy I found in those days still guides me today.

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