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Happy Nurse Practitioner Week 2022
The Nurse Sabbatical
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
With 355,000 licensed nurse practitioners in the country according to AANP, our role is still new and young compared to our nurses and physician colleagues. Til Next time… The post Happy Nurse Practitioner Week 2022 first appeared on The Nurse Sabbatical. However, I must admit it’s not all glamorous and easy.
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Record Number of NPs Licensed in the US
Diversity Nursing
APRIL 19, 2022
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) reported more than 355,000 Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are licensed to practice in the U.S. News and World Report's 2022 Best Health Care Jobs list and second on the 2022 100 Best Jobs list. This is up 9% from the estimated 325,000 reported in May 2021.
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5 states where licensed practical nurses get paid the most
Becker's Hospital Review
JUNE 30, 2023
The average compensation for licensed practical nurses increased more between 2021 and 2022 than other clinical and nursing positions, according to an 2023 MGMA report released June 29. LPNs got paid the most in four states and Washington, D.C.
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Nurses Need to Be the Change!
The Nursing Site
MARCH 18, 2024
The guest speaker was RaDonda Vaught, the former Tennessee nurse who was convicted in 2022 of criminally negligent homicide after injecting the patient with the wrong medication. Please take the time to watch this replay and reinforce how you need to protect yourself and your license. Brown RM, MN, JD of Empowered Nurses.
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The Rise of Malpractice Claims Against NPs
Daily Nurse
APRIL 24, 2023
According to “The 2022 Nurse Practitioner Professional Liability Exposure Claim Report: 5th Edition,” claims again nurse practitioners (NPs) are rising. NSO’s & CNA’s report entitled, The 2022 Nurse Practitioner Professional Liability Exposure Claim Report: 5th Edition , revealed that aging services claims increased from 17.2
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What Happens When Nurses Allegedly Fake Their Credentials
Daily Nurse
APRIL 17, 2023
Most people are hardworking and often pretty good folks, and then there are the others like those caught up in a scheme uncovered in January where several people allegedly faked diplomas and transcripts and sold them to nurses—many of whom had allegedly used them to sit for their licensing and work as nurses.
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The LPN Path: Weighing the Advantages and Challenges of Licensed Practical Nursing
Every Nurse
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
CAREER PATHS The LPN Path: Weighing the Advantages and Challenges of Licensed Practical Nursing By EveryNurse Staff Writers | Updated on November 18, 2024 Medically reviewed by Joanna Whitfield, MSN, RN Our Promise We are dedicated to providing high-quality, trustworthy content. See our editorial policy.
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Top 10 Healthcare Career Resources Articles of 2022
Hospital Recruiting | Nursing
DECEMBER 28, 2022
With 2022 coming to a close and 2023 right around the corner, we’d like to take a moment to recap the best blogs HospitalRecruiting that were published this year. Here are our top 10 healthcare career resource blogs from 2022. More generalized and are typically licensed to practice in almost all medical specialties.
Nursing Trends You'll See In 2022
Diversity Nursing
JANUARY 10, 2022
Rhonda Thompson, DNP, CNO and SVP of Patient Care Services at Phoenix Children's Hospital told Beckers Hospital Review , "The nursing shortage affecting health systems nationwide will continue to be a challenge in 2022. This has a greater impact than just unfilled positions and scheduling sufficient nurses based on a high patient census.
5 Risk Control Considerations as Nurse Practitioners’ Scope of Practice Expands
Minority Nurse
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
This means NPs can evaluate patients, diagnose, order, and interpret diagnostic tests, and initiate and manage treatments (including prescribing medications) under the licensing authority of the State Board of Nursing. to 35.3% (CNA & NSO, 2022). to 35.3% (CNA & NSO, 2022). of claims in 2017 to 37.1%
2022 Discounts for Nurses Week and Beyond
Board Vitals - Nursing
MAY 3, 2022
Happy Nurses Week 2022! Here are some of the top Nurses Week promotions for 2022. . The below information was collected for Nurses Week 2022 and may include the previous year’s offers as some companies have not announced their offers as of publishing. April 28 to May 6, 2022 . Educational Discounts for Nurses .
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Is Becoming an LPN Worth It? Pros vs. Cons of Licensed Practical Nursing
Registered Nursing
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Pros of Becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Stepping into nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) can be an exciting and rewarding choice. Salary and Job Outlook As of May 2022, the median annual wage for LPNs was approximately $54,620 per year , according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
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Stay Informed With Career Insights From the 2022 Nurse Salary Report
Nurse.com
MAY 31, 2022
In our 2022 Nurse Salary Research Report , average experience for RNs was 22.5 And years of experience for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) stayed around 19 years in both reports. Download and review our 2022 Nurse Salary Research Report. years, down from 26 years in 2020.
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Nursing Education: Pipeline to the Future
Minority Nurse
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
In the world of nursing, consistent rates of students graduating from nursing programs, becoming licensed, and successfully entering the workforce are critical to the long-term viability of the nursing profession and the healthcare system itself. in 2022, the first decrease in 20 years. from 2021 to 2022. decrease since 2021.
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Risks Facing Nurse Practitioners Today
Minority Nurse
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
of all claims in the 2022 dataset, compared to 13% in the 2012 dataset. of all allegations against nurse practitioners and continue to be the leading allegation through 2012, 2017, and 2022 datasets. Nurse Practitioners: Analysis of License Protection Paid Claims. The cost to defend license matters is increasing.
LPNs in modified care delivery models
American Nurse
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
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. In 2022, 46.1%
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Reducing Mistakes: What Every Nurse Can Do
Minority Nurse
OCTOBER 7, 2022
It can cause nurses to suppress patient safety information as they attempt to protect themselves, their licenses, and their livelihood. Institute for Safe Medical Practices, 2022). Rodziewicz, Houseman, and Hipskind, 2022). Accessed July 29, 2022 [link]. Published April 7, 2022. Accessed September 25, 2022 [link].
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Changing an imperfect system of care
American Nurse
JULY 2, 2024
In a 2022 Viewpoint, I highlighted actions to address the nursing workforce shortage. To address the nursing shortage, we must take this crucial step. In that article, I said, “Nothing will change until healthcare policy identifies the economic value of nurses in a way that truly affects change to healthcare reimbursement.”
How to Become an Occupational Therapist
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
As of May 2022, the U.S. To become a licensed occupational therapist, you will need to earn a graduate degree and will be required to pass certification exams. Obtain State Licensure Once you pass the NBCOT, you will need to get licensed in the state where you choose to practice. 8 Want to know more about our OT programs?
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What Is Virtual Physical Therapy? How It Works and Benefits
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
JULY 5, 2024
1 Instead of traveling to a clinic for an in-person visit, patients communicate with a licensed virtual PT via phone call or videoconference and attend the appointment from home. An average of 22% of adults reported attending a virtual healthcare appointment during four weeks in 2022. billion-a-year industry.
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Former Nurse Convicted in Deadly Drug Mix-up Reflects on Guilty Verdict
Scrubs
APRIL 3, 2023
RaDonda Vaught was found guilty of criminal negligence and abuse of an elder patient in May of 2022 after a deadly series of mistakes led to the death of Charlene Murphey, one of Vaught’s former patients in the ICU, in 2017. The Tennessee Nursing Board also revoked Vaught’s nursing license in 2021 before the conviction. .
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On leaving and loving nursing
American Nurse
AUGUST 30, 2023
The 2022 National Nursing Workforce Study conducted by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) reported that an estimated 100,000 (to as many as 200,000) RNs and 34,000 licensed practical (LPNs) and vocational nurses left the workforce over the past 2 years. 2022 National nursing workforce study highlights.
Occupational Therapy vs Physical Therapy: Five Key Differences
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
JULY 30, 2024
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. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), occupational therapy is projected to see 12% job growth from 2022 to 2032. 8 9 According to the U.S.
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States With Full Practice Authority Ensure Access to Nurse Practitioners
Nurse.com
JULY 29, 2022
As of April 2022, 26 states, the District of Columbia, and two U.S. Each year, 355,000 licensed NPs see patients for primary, acute, specialty, and long-term care across every healthcare setting. Now, 26 states have worked to provide some uniformity in NP licenses, it’s time the other 24 follow suit. April Kapu, DNP.
It’s 1 year since my sabbatical
The Nurse Sabbatical
JANUARY 26, 2023
Four years ago, I was challenged by the way that we renew our nursing licenses and certifications and figured there must be a better way. It allows nurses and doctors to track their continuing education needs for each of their state licenses. Since April 2022, it has been on the Apple Store for free. We now have over 75 users.
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Urgent Action is Needed to Prevent Nurse Suicide
American Nurse
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
2021, 2022). Intervention effects of the MINDBODYSTRONG cognitive behavioral skills building program on newly licensed registered nurses’ mental health, healthy lifestyle behaviors, and job satisfaction. The 2022 national nursing workforce survey. 2023; Kirzinger et al., link] National Institute of Mental Health.
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Nurses Saddened by News of Nursing Diploma Scam
Nurse.com
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Most of the nurses are still under investigation, but seven licenses have been rescinded so far. Twenty-four of the nurses were found to have legitimate licenses, said Meyer. Such charges include practicing nursing without a license, fraud, and falsification of medical records.” How could they pass the NCLEX?
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Why are thousands of Kaiser health care workers on strike? 5 questions answered
American Nurse
OCTOBER 5, 2023
billion in revenue in 2022 but ran a $1.2 And with the exception of its losses in 2022, Kaiser has been consistently profitable for years. In September 2022, the Minnesota Nurses Association took 15,000 members on strike over many of the same issues, such as staffing and inflation. Kaiser, which provides health care for 12.7
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How to Become a Physical Therapist in 6 Steps
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
JANUARY 25, 2024
At USAHS, we require: A current resume A statement of purpose Prerequisite courses Two reference letters from either two licensed physical therapists (preferred) or one physical therapist and one faculty member or academic advisor A minimum of 40 volunteer, observation or work hours in a physical therapy setting.
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Maryland’s Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit: A Call to Action
American Nurse
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
In 2022, legislation was passed to expand this benefit to registered nurses (RN) and licensed practical nurse (LPN) student preceptors. Identified supporters for the 2022 expansion included the Maryland Nurses Association, Maryland Hospital Association, and Maryland Board of Nursing. Nurses in the Workforce. link] Boyce, D.
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Nurse Practitioner vs. Physician Assistant: Key Differences
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
SEPTEMBER 11, 2022
A nurse practitioner (NP) is a licensed clinician who provides comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages. As of October 2022, nurse practitioners have full practice authority in 27 states , meaning that they can practice independently without the supervision of a physician. What Is a Nurse Practitioner?
How to Become a Speech Pathologist: 6 Meaningful Career Steps
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
JUNE 13, 2024
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. AMN Healthcare, October 18, 2022, [link].
Healthcare Staffing and 1099 Misclassification: Lawsuit Roundup
IntelyCare
MARCH 10, 2023
As of November 2022, it had banked some notable results, including: completion of 1,600 investigations discovery of violations in 80% of its reviews recovery of over $28.6 As of November 2022, it had banked some notable results, including: completion of 1,600 investigations discovery of violations in 80% of its reviews recovery of over $28.6
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Nurses Leaving the Workforce!
SelfCare for HealthCare
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
million active registered nurses and 973,788 licensed practical nurses or vocational nurses in the U.S. The researchers analyzed data from 29,472 registered and advanced nurses and more than 24,000 licensed practical or vocational nurses across 45 states. The survey found that there were over 5.2
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The Coming Exodus of RN’s
Empowered Nurses
OCTOBER 12, 2023
In it, 335,000 registered nurses and licensed practical/vocational nurses surveyed in 2022. Along with previous research, another survey on this subject has been published by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. That survey found that one in four nurses intended to leave the profession in the next four years.
Intimate partner violence
American Nurse
AUGUST 7, 2023
Offer training to all employees who interact with patients, not just licensed healthcare providers. January 18, 2022. jointcommission.org/resources/news-and-multimedia/news/2022/01/new-quick-safety-advisory-on-addressing-intimate-partner-violence/#.YnvFc-jMI2w Explore various professional organizations’ recommendations.
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Prescriptions for fruits and vegetables can improve the health of people with diabetes and other ailments, new study finds
American Nurse
JANUARY 5, 2024
The 2022 White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health brought together experts who outlined a national strategy to eradicate food insecurity and reduce diet-related illnesses. Most Americans, regardless of their income, don’t follow a healthy diet. Read the original article.
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Full Practice Authority Gains Ground in 26 States: What This Means for Nurse Practitioners
Minority Nurse
JANUARY 27, 2023
In April 2022, New York and Kansas granted FPA to NPs. That brings to 26 the number of states where NPs can practice to the top of their license without restriction. She notes that four states moved to full practice authority through the pandemic: Delaware and Massachusetts in 2021 and New York and Kansas in 2022.
The Relentless School Nurse: Do You Know The Story of Nurse DonQuenick Joppy?
The Relentless School Nurse
MARCH 5, 2023
In April 2022, she filed federal charges against The Medical Center of Aurora, alleging racial discimination. The Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) also held a webinar on November 21, 2022, titled “In the Interest of Justice: Reckoning with the Harsh Truths of Nursing” in which they also raised awareness about the case.
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Should You Become a Nurse Practitioner?
Nurse.com
JULY 18, 2022
This ratio has remained constant even as the number of practicing NPs has exploded in recent years , from 148,000 in 2010 to 222,000 in 2016, to 355,000 by Spring of 2022. In fact, by last year there were more NPs licensed for primary care than there were primary care physicians, who now make up only about 30% of all MDs.
The Ins and Outs of International Nurse Recruiting
Health Leaders | Nursing
DECEMBER 2, 2024
In 2022, about one in six registered nurses (RN) were immigrants, and 32% of hospitals accounting for nearly half of all hospital beds say they hired foreign-educated RNs, according to KFF. There can also be differences in credentialing and licensing, and some differences in education. “It
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Physical Therapy Job Description: Duties and Responsibilities
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
JULY 8, 2024
3 Physical therapy jobs are in high demand, with employment projected to grow 15% between 2022 and 2032, much faster than average across all occupations. Continuing Education After earning a DPT degree, licensed physical therapists can pursue a residency or fellowship to further their education.
Full Practice Authority Gains Ground in 26 States: What This Means for Nurse Practitioners
Minority Nurse
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
In April 2022, New York and Kansas granted FPA to NPs. That brings to 26 the number of states where NPs can practice to the top of their license without restriction. She notes that four states moved to full practice authority through the pandemic: Delaware and Massachusetts in 2021 and New York and Kansas in 2022.
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