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Public Health and Vulnerable Populations

Public Health and Vulnerable Populations

There are many different factors that influence the health of vulnerable and marginalized populations, looking more deeply at individual, environmental and societal factors. Some individual factors would include race, age, gender, sex, and income would all influence the health of a population. Environmental factors include where they live whether it is in the city or the suburbs, how many people they live with, whether they have transportation and if so what kind like a car or if they must take…

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Empathy and Compassion

Empathy and Compassion

Empathy and compassion are two important concepts when it comes to nursing. Being able to integrate those into daily interactions with not just our patients but those around us is something that can take years to get right. As nurses we are always learning and knowing our limits, with being empathetic and compassionate towards others, it can elevate our care towards people.   What does empathy mean? Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others (Empathy 2020)….

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