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LPNs in modified care delivery models

American Nurse

A care delivery model redesign, featuring licensed practical nurses) in an expert-led team-based approach was measured for success. They recognized that teamwork, delegation, and communication among RNs, licensed professional nurses (LPNs), and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) must play a role. J Nurs Manag. J Nurs Manag.

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Nurse Practitioner vs. Physician Assistant: Key Differences

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

A nurse practitioner (NP) is a licensed clinician who provides comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages. A physician assistant (PA) is an advanced practice provider with an MSPAS degree who is licensed to provide many of the same clinical services as physicians when working in primary care settings.

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What to Know About Continuing Education for Nurses

IntelyCare

Nursing education doesn’t stop after you receive your license. In some cases, nurses can earn CEs while attending professional conferences. When you complete a CE course, you earn “contact hours” that count toward your license renewal. These are also referred to as continuing nursing education (CNE) courses. What is NCPD?

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Caring for adults with autism spectrum disorder

American Nurse

The BHIT includes nurses, physicians, and licensed mental health therapists who provide and guide the delivery of compassionate patient-centered care for those with behavioral and substance use issues, as well as support and consultation for clinical staff caring for them. Patients on the autism spectrum: Guidance for health professionals.

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What to Know About Continuing Education for Nurses

IntelyCare

Nursing education doesn’t stop after you receive your license. In some cases, nurses can earn CEs while attending professional conferences. When you complete a CE course, you earn “contact hours” that count toward your license renewal. These are also referred to as continuing nursing education (CNE) courses. What is NCPD?

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The Value of a DNP Degree: Translating Your Knowledge into Nursing Practice

American Nurse

Nurses who specialized in clinical practice and held an advanced practice license supported the development of the DNP degree as an alternative to a terminal degree specialized in research science and academia, the Ph.D. Professional competency benefits the nurse, the organization, and ultimately our patients. 2019, July).

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Patient care assistant training

American Nurse

Inadequate training TCHHN, which first received American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet® recognition in 2010 and most recently in 2020, has over 2,000 frontline team members (including RNs, licensed practical nurses, and PCAs) who provide direct patient care. The course development team addressed several questions: What will be taught?