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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. 2020;28(7):1465-72.

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How to Become a Speech Pathologist: 6 Meaningful Career Steps

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

To gain this valuable clinical experience, you may be required to obtain a temporary license , referred to as a limited license or intern license, from the board of speech-language pathology and audiology in your state. Check the state licensing information for clarification. 6 Who Do Speech-Language Pathologists Help?

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Mitigating the Nursing Shortage Crisis: A Nurse’s Perspective

American Nurse

As for working on the floor, rules must be established for safe patient assignments; floating should include thorough orientation and training, and every code or major incident should require debriefing so that bedside nurses feel adequately trained and prepared and their licenses protected. February 27, 2019. September 19, 2022.

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Nurses With DNP Degree Are Sorely Needed in Health Care and Education

Nurse.com

Nurses have many points of entry into the nursing profession — and, ultimately, to a Doctor of Nursing Practice, including entering as licensed practical nurses (LPN) or licensed vocational nurses (LVN). How to Become a DNP Nurse. DNP nurses also can join the ranks of much-needed nurse faculty.

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Nursing Shortage Crisis

SelfCare for HealthCare

The rate of new nurses coupled with the retirement rate will likely be a substantial driving factor behind the nursing shortage, the report emphasized. Between 2016 and 2019, new registered nursing licenses grew by 4 percent each year. Among those RNs, 15 percent intended to leave the workforce altogether.

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Cleveland Clinic’s Respiratory Therapy Training Program

Consult QD

In 2019, only 7,819 respiratory care program slots were filled of the available 12,394 slots. Unfortunately, burnout, retirement and simply leaving the profession have become commonplace in the respiratory therapy profession. Respiratory therapists are registered and credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care.

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Myths and Challenges of Private Duty Nursing

American Nurse

A national survey of family caregivers of children with complex medical needs reported that 52 percent of family members had to reduce their work hours, 42 percent took a leave of absence, 31 percent turned down a promotion, and 21 percent gave up working or retired early to meet the care needs of their children (Foster et al.,