Nurse practitioners and doctors provide primary care but differ in education, training, scope of practice, and patient management, impacting healthcare delivery and outcomes.

MDS nurses assess patients in long-term care facilities, ensuring tailored care through Minimum Data Set evaluations, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for effective healthcare delivery.

Holistic nursing emphasizes comprehensive care by addressing patients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, integrating various healing modalities for improved health outcomes and patient empowerment.

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners deliver comprehensive healthcare to adolescents, adults, and the elderly, focusing on chronic disease management, preventive care, and patient education.

National Nurses Week, celebrated from May 6 to May 12, recognizes nurses’ vital contributions, boosts morale, and encourages appreciation through community events and personalized gestures.