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Board-Certified ER & Trauma Nurses Share Inspiring Journeys in BCEN’s ‘Invest in Yourself’ Campaign

Daily Nurse

.” Specialty board certificationoverwhelmingly voluntary for nursesvalidates a nurse’s clinical expertise and professionalism based on standards identified by a nursing specialty to promote optimal patient outcomes and requires regular renewal to ensure nurses stay current on the latest advances and best practices.

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Kansas Nursing Workforce Center Will Team Up With Stakeholders to Tackle the State's Nurse Shortage

Health Leaders | Nursing

The Kansas Department of Labor’s 2022 Occupational Outlook report shows that by 2026, we will need more than 28,000 nursing assistants, 18,000 registered nurses, and 6,000 home health aides. "Statistics show how critical the situation is," said Sally L. Maliski, PhD, FAAN , dean of KU School of Nursing.