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Pennsylvania Nurse Rounds Out Her Education and Experience with MSN Degree

Post University

She became a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in 1993. Getting Her Start For seven years, Heather worked as an LPN in a dementia unit and in a long-term care center. American Sentinel College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Post University In early 2020, Heather felt the urge to earn a Master of Science in Nursing.

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The Rise of Malpractice Claims Against NPs

Daily Nurse

According to the Administration on Aging, in 2020, the population of 65 and older numbered 55.7 Many older Americans receive care from aging services facilities across the United States. There are currently about 14 million people receiving some form of long-term care services. percent of licensed NPs in the U.S.

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States With Full Practice Authority Ensure Access to Nurse Practitioners

Nurse.com

Propelled by the increasing demand for primary care and the growing numbers of patients nationwide living in areas with a shortage of primary care health professionals, more and more states are rightly considering legislation to ensure patients better access to the outstanding care NPs provide.

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Project ECHO and the geriatric healthcare workforce

American Nurse

In The Future of Nursing 2020–2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity , the National Academy of Medicine promotes an interprofessional approach to education and training for nurses to help develop their leadership skills as well as their understanding of health equity, social determinants of health, and population health.

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Occupational Therapy vs Physical Therapy: Five Key Differences

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Apply to become a licensed physical therapist in your state. PT vs OT: Specialties and Certifications Licensed OTs and PTs may choose to become certified in a specialty area. Many therapists consider the long-term outlook of PT vs OT careers and opt to specialize in one or more areas.

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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 internal course went live on February 18, 2020.

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States With Full Practice Authority Ensure Access to Nurse Practitioners

Nurse.com

Propelled by the increasing demand for primary care and the growing numbers of patients nationwide living in areas with a shortage of primary care health professionals, more and more states are rightly considering legislation to ensure patients better access to the outstanding care NPs provide.