Nurses can apply their knowledge from sleep education programs in various ways:
1. Patient education: Providing information and resources to patients about the importance of sleep and how to achieve it. 2. Screening and assessment: Utilizing sleep assessment tools to identify patients at risk for sleep disorders. 3. Interventions: Implementing and recommending behavioral and environmental changes to improve sleep. 4. Collaboration: Working with other healthcare providers, such as sleep specialists, to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex sleep issues.