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10 Essential Elements of Any Progress Note

The 10 Essential Elements of Any Progress Note

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN June 4, 2018

If you’ve spent any amount of time in a therapy clinic, you’ll appreciate the importance of a thorough case note. Progress notes are absolutely indispensable…

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Biggest Challenges Facing Clinical Psychologists in 2018

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN June 1, 2018

Those who have chosen a career in psychology made a smart choice. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of psychologists is projected to grow 14…

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Reducing stress, anxiety and burnout in the workplace

Strategies for Reducing Stress, Anxiety and Burnout in the Workplace

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN May 16, 2018

Americans experience a lot of pressure in the workplace. With overwhelming workloads and a fear of layoffs, it is no wonder many workers feel bogged…

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Tips for Writing Better Mental Health SOAP Notes Edit

Tips for Writing Better Mental Health SOAP Notes

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN April 25, 2018

Tips for Writing Better Mental Health SOAP Notes The mental health SOAP notes you write as a behavioral health professional describe the quality of care…

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Tips for Creating Group Therapy Notes

Top 12 Things to Include in Your Group Therapy Notes

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN April 25, 2018

How to Create a Group Therapy Note Group therapy provides a unique outlet for participants to interact and gain insight from one another, all under…

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ways exercise can improve mental health

Ways Exercise Can Improve Mental Health

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN April 24, 2018

Anyone can name the many ways exercise can improve physical health, but many aren’t aware that getting physical can also have very beneficial effects on…

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behavioral health ehr software improves patient care

How Electronic Health Records Are Improving Patient Care

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN April 22, 2018

As ways to integrate technology into healthcare practices are developed and implemented, studies are showing promising outcomes. More medical practices are choosing an EHR as…

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tips for keeping patient records & data secure

Tips for Keeping Patient Records Secure

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN April 20, 2018

The vital importance of HIPAA compliance, coupled with the risks inherent in modern technology, means any healthcare provider needs to be extremely vigilant in protecting…

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how to take a therapy note

How to Create a Psychotherapy Note

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN April 18, 2018

Mental health professionals have a lot of details to remember about many different clients. Some therapists might see over 20 clients a week, yet they…

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how to take a psychiatric progress note

How to Create an Effective Psychiatric Progress Note

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN April 17, 2018

Well-written psychiatric progress notes are vital for tracking patient progress and your clinic’s success. To maximize their effectiveness, many modern clinics are embracing the use…

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