Rachel Benson

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student

[Rachel Benson @bensonrevcu]

@bcashion7 I agree that mandated safe nurse staffing ratios are needed. Having adequate staff will help maintain safety, reduce healthcare spending, decrease litigation, and improve patient satisfaction. #nurs638policy

[Rachel Benson @bensonrevcu]

@NataliePMHNP I agree that Needle Exchange Programs are essential to reduce harm to IV drugs users. They will help to reduce the spread of blood borne pathogens and reduce the burden on healthcare spending and resources. #nurs638policy

[Natalie Taylor @NataliePMHNP]

Needle Exchange Programs, backed by @WHO, meet people where they are at and combat stigma that those suffering from opioid use disorder face. All states represented by @SenateGOP need to follow the lead of @HalRogersKY5 and endorse these harm reduction programs. #nurs638policy

[Rachel Benson @bensonrevcu]

I am surprised that @CoreCivic publicizes its restorative justice efforts, but doesn't support cannabis decriminalization. I agree with @ACLU that justice involves decriminalizing cannabis to reduce incarcerations and unemployment, and promote equitable justice. #nurs638policy

[Rachel Benson @bensonrevcu]

During my career in healthcare, I have had times where I felt helpless in affecting systemic change. This reading made me feel more empowered and confident to go forward.

[Nicole Snead @nursedunz]

Favorite required reading? "Nurse Practitioners Have an Essential Role in Health Policy". Why? It's all in the title. Our expertise, leadership, relevance, and knowledge provides us the tools needed to be advocates for change. #JNP #nurs638policy

[Rachel Benson @bensonrevcu]

This excellent article enlightens a new path for society’s methods for making change. While most techniques for evaluating changes look to benefit the majority, this transformative technique seeks out needs of the overlooked. @equityhealthj #nurs638policy https://t.co/ElEU48JgIY

[Rachel Benson @bensonrevcu]

I could not agree more. I have had the opportunity to work with incarcerated individuals with mental illness this year, and this book provided new perspective regarding the issues my patients confront. #nurs638policy

[Nikki Mo @NikkiMoMoMoMo]

Getting Wrecked by @DrKimSue is a very insightful read that highlights the unique struggles of women during the opioid crisis. The personal stories leave a powerful mark #nurs638policy

[Rachel Benson @bensonrevcu]

I felt using social media was unprofessional. Since seeing how it can make positive changes, I would like to use it to combat misinformation. #NurseTwitter #misinformation #healthcarewithadifference
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[Rachel Benson @bensonrevcu]

@MarkWarner Unsafe water has been causing health disparities for American Indian Tribes for years. It is encouraging to see efforts to promote health equity through funding for resources. See how the Crow Reservation in Montana addressed this issue: https://t.co/d84eQzEfIU #nurs638policy