To show my support for all past, present, and future breast cancer fighters and survivors, I thought I would highlight the American Association of Nurse Practitioner's 'Find It. Fight It.' campaign.
You can read all about the campaign here. In a nutshell, the AANP has partnered with the National Breast Cancer Foundation to publicize early detection tools (self-exams), clinical exams, and mammograms during the month of October.
How is this different from the multitude of breast cancer awareness campaigns running this month?
"As the primary care provider of choice for millions of patients nationwide, nurse practitioners play a vital role in ensuring women take advantage of early detection tools that can make an enormous difference in the discovery and treatment of breast cancer," said AANP President Cindy Cooke, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP. "With advanced education and clinical training, plus preparation rooted in in the compassionate, patient-centered nursing model, our profession is on the front lines of ensuring patients best understand their breast cancer risk and take the necessary steps to protect themselves."
-Press Release, Austin, Texas, October 1, 2015
One more time for dramatic effect: our profession is on the front lines.
It has always been my personal belief that nursing is rooted in patient education and empowerment. This campaign is in direct alignment with these concepts.
See your Nurse Practitioner or visit NPFinder.com today!
See your Nurse Practitioner or visit NPFinder.com today!
