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CPNP-PC Exam Replaces Retired PPCNP-BC Exam

Board Vitals - Nursing

According to a joint statement by the PNCB and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC): “Due to a continual low volume of test takers and the availability of the PNCB certification, the ANCC Commission on Certification decided to retire the PPCNP-BC certification. Those are the details of this most recent exam change.

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Can a Nurse or Nurse Practitioner Be a 1099 Employee?

Empowered Nurses

As healthcare professionals, nurses and nurse practitioners often find themselves navigating a maze of employment arrangements. With the rise of telehealth, staffing agencies, and healthcare consulting opportunities, the question arises: Can a nurse or nurse practitioner work as a 1099 independent contractor?

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

Nurse.com

“The institutions will usually have bylaws that must be followed in addition to the state nurse practice act and the scope of practice for the specialty in which the DNP is certified.”. DNP nurses also can join the ranks of much-needed nurse faculty. DNPs, in particular, are in short supply, according to Stewart.

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Day in the life of a Vascular Nurse Practitioner

The Nurse Break

We are excited to interview Frank Guerriero about a Day in the life of a Vascular Nurse Practitioner. Frank is a respected Nurse Practitioner currently working with the Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery based at Flinders Medical Centre; a role which entails both clinical and research activities.

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Staff Retention in Behavioral Health: Your Questions Answered

Relias

Behavioral health professionals are aging out of the profession faster than they can be replaced, leading to a retirement drain on the industry. In 2019, more than 61% of practicing psychiatrists were over the age of 55 — a percentage higher than many other healthcare specialties. Other causes of the shortage are less positive.

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Did the Pandemic Affect APRN Compensation and Employment?

Board Vitals - Nursing

Medscape APRN Compensation Report Medscape surveyed 3309 APRNs : 380 certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), 2016 nurse practitioners (NPs), 505 clinical nurse specialists (CNSs), and 408 nurse midwives (NMs). APRN Compensation Gross income reported by APRNs appeared to increase slightly from 2019 to 2020.

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Factors that Affect Behavioral Health Provider Retention

Relias

Psychiatric nurse practitioners and psychiatric physician assistants: 17%. Behavioral health professionals are aging out of the profession faster than they can be replaced, leading to a retirement drain on the industry. Mental health counselors: 18-20%. Social workers: 15%. Psychiatric technicians and psychiatric aides: 13-16%.