Have you heard the buzzword “DEI” thrown around a lot lately? DEI is about so much more than just checking boxes or meeting quotas. It's about seeking out and embracing different viewpoints, valuing the contributions of people from all backgrounds, and creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed and respected.

Anna and I explore simple ways you can get involved in making positive changes as a real-deal Nurse Practitioner. We discuss the impact of DEI on patient outcomes, share examples of DEI initiatives in healthcare, and provide actionable tips for making your own practice more diverse, equitable and inclusive.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/dei-in-healthcare/

Have you heard the term "trauma-informed care" being used more frequently lately? In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, this approach to healthcare has gained significant attention as a way to better support patients who have experienced trauma.

Anna and I dive into the concept of trauma-informed care, exploring its key principles and the steps we can take to create a safe and supportive environment for our patients.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/trauma-informed-care/

In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of implicit bias: those unconscious judgments and assumptions we make about others based on characteristics like age, race, gender, and more. As healthcare providers, our implicit biases can have real consequences for our patients' experiences and outcomes.

We explore what implicit bias looks like in healthcare settings, how it can lead us astray in our clinical reasoning, and most importantly - what we can do to overcome it. With some honest self-reflection and a commitment to expanding our perspectives, we can all take steps to become more aware, sensitive, and equitable clinicians.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://blog.npreviews.com/implicit-bias-patient-care/