What's the Difference Between a Registered Nurse and a Nurse Practitioner?
November 15, 2022
Mountain Pacific
The nursing profession focuses on patient observation and care. Often known as the backbone of any hospital, clinic or other health care facility, nurses provide vital care and support to patients. Health systems employ many nursing professions and specialties. In honor of National Nurse Practitioner Week, let’s look at nurse practitioners (NPs) versus registered nurses […]
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Protect Our Older Adults: How to Prevent Falls
September 22, 2022
Mountain Pacific
On average, an American who is 65 years or older falls every second. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related emergency room visits for this age group.
According to the National Council on Aging, falls can impact a person’s quality of life. Falls can cause physical harm such as bruising, broken bones, head injuries and even […]
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Wash Your Hands
December 12, 2016
Mountain Pacific
Hands down (preferably under running water and with soap), one of the most important things you can do to protect your health and that of those around you is to wash your hands.
Why is hand washing so important? Germs are everywhere and on just about everything. They can be transferred to your body by touching […]
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