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An LPN Is Suspected When a Medication Count Comes up Short

Nurse.com

Two weeks after an LPN worked a night shift, she was informed by the director of nursing that there was a discrepancy with the narcotic medication count. The LPN insisted the count was right when she finished her shift. The LPN wonders what she should do and what might happen to her. What should the LPN do now?

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Exploring the Role of the Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Daily Nurse

“In 2008, the ‘ Consensus Model for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Regulation: Licensure, Accreditation, Certification & Education (LACE)’ was released. This document combined ANP and GNP into one population focus (AGNP) and differentiated primary care and acute care roles.”

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APRN Compact & Multistate Licensure: What Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Need to Know

Registered Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) play a crucial role in meeting this demand by providing a wide range of services across various healthcare settings. However, as healthcare needs expand, so do the challenges faced by APRNs in navigating the complexities of multistate licensure. What Is the APRN Compact?

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Improving hypertension using virtual modalities

American Nurse

Current primary care panel sizes range from 700 to 1,400 veterans; some led by advance practice RNs (APRNs). The ideal panel size for an APRN is between 700 and 900 patients. Before the virtual clinic, enrolled participants received virtual video connect education from the PACT licensed pract­ical nurse (LPN) or RN.

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Nurse May Have Grounds for a Defamation Suit

Nurse.com

The evidence presented at the BON hearing may reveal this documentation. Tips to keep in mind If you find yourself a victim of untrue allegations in your capacity as an LPN, RN, or APRN, seek legal representation for both a BON hearing and a possible defamation suit.

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Nursing Scholarships Aren’t as Elusive as You May Think

Nurse.com

American Association for Men in Nursing (AAMN) : The AAMN provides two $1,000 scholarships to AAMN members who are pursuing a nurse faculty career path or are in school to become either a licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) or registered nurse (RN). But your hard work can pay off.