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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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Understanding Nursing Shortages in the U.S. for 2023

Daily Nurse

Five significant issues impacting ongoing nursing shortages include: Turnover : In February 2023, the National Library of Medicine reported that the average turnover rate nationwide was 8.8% This number was the highest in decades due to capacity issues, including insufficient clinical sites, classroom space, faculty, and clinical preceptors.

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Mitigating the Nursing Shortage Crisis: A Nurse’s Perspective

American Nurse

In the recent Nurse.org 2023 State of Nursing report, 91% of nurses said they believed the nursing shortage was continuing to worsen, citing burnout, poor working conditions, insufficient pay, and lack of appreciation as the primary reasons. March 23, 2023. nurse.org/docs/State+of+Nursing+-+2023.pdf References Advisory Board.

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The Exec: How Phoenix Children's is Better Preparing Nursing Students to Work in Pediatrics

Health Leaders | Nursing

They already have built up their competencies as well as their confidence, which is key for newly licensed nurses, so they've already got that fundamentally built in on Day One of their work. For the ASU students, they get a very focused entire year of pediatric care and so they are better prepared coming into the organization.

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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. The reason? The pandemic. Although acute care hospitals employ 73.5%

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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. 2023; 18(9). April 20, 2023.

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How to Become a Registered Nurse

Every Nurse

Before you can begin working as a registered nurse, you must complete a series of steps that will take several years to gain the necessary education, clinical training, and experience you need to meet the requirements for testing, licensing, and certification. We have outlined six primary steps to become an RN below: 1.