May 29, 2023
Nurses Beyond the Bedside: Empowering Healthcare Heroes (Opinion)
When we think of nurses, one image often comes to mind – one depicting an attentive individual in a white uniform tending to patients at the bedside. While this aspect of nursing certainly plays a critical role, its reach extends far beyond hospital rooms – nurses now play diverse and crucial roles across healthcare settings that impact patient care, education, research, policy-making, and much more – this blog post will look into these contributions made beyond bedside by nurses. Advanced Practice Nurses Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) play an essential role in healthcare, serving in areas such as nurse practitioners, clinical



