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Self-care within hospice and palliative care nursing

American Nurse

Continuing education and professional development aid burnout reduction and improve nurse retention. Establishing goals of care and providing education regarding hospice and palliative care philosophies can better prepare patients and families for the inevitable struggles at the end of life.

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Continuing Nursing Education: Why?

American Nurse

Continuing education (CE) is required for nursing relicensure in Ohio and a number of other states. Continuing education is also required for initial and/or ongoing certification in specific areas of nursing practice. Continuing education is vital to learning about these and other emerging issues in healthcare.

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Cesarean birth reduction: EBP in action

American Nurse

The instructor provided expert hands-on instruction, and each nurse left with a handout detailing all of the techniques and a certificate of completion along with continuing education units. They also created an education board for the unit, which staff and patients continue to use as a reference. J Perinat Educ.

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Value of Nursing Certification

Daily Nurse

Value to the Individual Nurse By becoming a certified nurse , you join a group of deeply committed nurses who demonstrate their dedication to lifelong learning and professional development. Further, certification improves patient outcomes by decreasing complications and improving the patient’s experience ( 2021 ).

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Empower Nurses–They Will Lead the Way

Minority Nurse

The nurses who remain find themselves in professional limbo, looking for ways to squeeze in continued education and professional development, manage work demands and challenges, and find a healthy work-life balance. Supporting Education and Career Advancement Starting a career in nursing is no simple endeavor.

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Nurse Practitioner vs. Physician Assistant: Key Differences

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Option to Recertify : For certification renewal , nurse practitioners must take 100 hours of continuing education and 1,000 clinical hours every five years. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 40 percent growth for NP roles and a 28 percent growth for PA roles between 2021 and 2031.

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Firearm safety: Nurses’ knowledge and comfort

American Nurse

Several medical centers have created firearm injury prevention programs for first-year residents and trauma providers, and in 2021, the Emergency Nurses Association launched a revised firearm injury prevention continuing education program. They also reported on professional development and patient education strategies. (