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Maryland’s Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit: A Call to Action

American Nurse

Introduction In 2016, Maryland became one of the first states to implement a Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit. The aim of this legislation was to help alleviate healthcare workforce shortages in the State, and it provided a tax incentive to nurse practitioner student preceptors. Rasheed et al, 2020).

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On leaving and loving nursing

American Nurse

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.

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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. In 2022, 46.1%

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Understanding Nursing Shortages in the U.S. for 2023

Daily Nurse

This number was the highest in decades due to capacity issues, including insufficient clinical sites, classroom space, faculty, and clinical preceptors. Instead, this report projects a significant shortfall of 37,400 RNs and 21,700 licensed practical nurses by 2035 due to an uneven distribution of nurses across the state.

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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. September 19, 2022. 2019;36(9):400-2.

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Nurse Practitioner vs. Physician Assistant: Key Differences

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

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?

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Why Nursing Certification Matters

Nurse.com

license, have practiced for at least two years as an RN in a medical-surgical setting, and accrued 2,000 hours of practice within the past three years to be eligible for medical-surgical certification. To learn about insights from certified nurses, download and review our 2022 Nurse Salary Research Report.