Nursing initiatives expand training, caregiver support
Across several initiatives, nursing education and caregiver programs are creating opportunities to build skills, strengthen support networks and improve care. In Bangor, Beal University nursing students provide basic health services at an emergency housing nonprofit while gaining experience serving people who are unhoused or affected by substance use. A Nevada nursing summit brought together nearly 200 professionals to encourage nurses to use their expertise in health care decisions and introduced a new statewide organization for nurse leaders. A West Virginia conference is offering family caregivers and the professionals who support them resources, connections and a focus on caregiver well-being. At Cleveland Clinic, a professional development conference inspired a clinical technician to pursue nursing education and aimed to help other care partners explore career growth. A former military nurse also reflects on how teamwork and mutual support in a Gulf War conflict zone continue to inform her work supporting older adults at home.





