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Peace and Health
With the acceptance of peace as a determinant of health in the 1980s, the link between health and peace began to be interpreted as bidirectional and more dynamic in nature. Health interventions are now seen as a contributing factor toward achieving peace, and not simply the other way around.
Nurses Offer Solutions For Cost-Effective Health Care
As the largest group of health professionals in the workforce, registered nurses are well-positioned to provide solutions for cost-effective health care. They work in all parts of the health system, providing services to individuals of all ages, their families and communities. As clinicians, consultants, researchers, policy leaders, administrators and educators, registered nurses offer innovations that reduce costs and enhance the effectiveness of the health system.
The Value Of Registered Nurses
Registered nurses provide highly skilled assessments and interventions that improve the quality of care and assist patients in achieving an optimal state of health. There is a body of evidence showing that care provided by registered nurses is associated with reduced adverse events and improved health outcomes.
Problematic Substance Use By Nurses
Problematic substance use by nurses is important because of its potential negative impact on persons receiving care, on the public trust and on the nursing profession. It is important to remember that the rationale for intervening when a nurse exhibits inappropriate nursing behaviour is the protection of patients, not the punishment of the nurse.

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