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The Impact of Restorative Nursing on Patient Mobility and Independence

American Medical Compliance

This approach is particularly beneficial for individuals recovering from surgeries, strokes, or chronic conditions, as well as for elderly patients in long-term care facilities. Prevention of Long-term Care Needs For many patients, improved mobility can delay or even prevent the need for long-term care facilities.

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Training Healthcare Personnel to Better Serve Seniors and Disabled Patients

American Medical Compliance

A survey reveals that falls are the most frequent health issue affecting seniors in long-term care facilities. Patient-Centered Care and Empathy Training Empathy is a cornerstone of quality care, but it can sometimes be overlooked in busy healthcare environments.

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Webinar Recap: What Long-Term Care Organizations Need to Know About Misclassification Lawsuits

IntelyCare

Historically, temporary nursing staff brought in to support long-term care facilities were classified as W2 employees. Today, fueled in part by the momentum driving workers to the gig economy, long-term care providers are increasingly turning to tech-enabled platforms to fill shifts.

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Washington Veterans Affairs Nurse Aims to Deepen Her Impact with MSN – Case Management Specialization

Post University

That was a perfect introduction to caring for patients and human interaction, and it was a short time commitment to get started, she says. The Seattle area had high demand for certified nursing assistants (CNA), so Kayla had no trouble finding a job in long-term care and rehabilitation.

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Preparing for a Secure Retirement as a Minority Nurse

Minority Nurse

Plan for long-term care : Long-term care insurance helps safeguard your retirement savings from the steep expenses of assisted living or nursing home care.

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Pennsylvania Nurse Rounds Out Her Education and Experience with MSN Degree

Post University

After earning two nursing diplomas, a bachelors degree, a master of Business Administration as well as a Master of Science in Nursing from American Sentinel College of Nursing & Health Sciences at Post University, Heather Lehman still finds herself in awe of her own journey. She became a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in 1993.

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Best Direct-Entry Nurse Practitioner Programs of 2025

Registered Nursing

Candidates typically come from biology, psychology, public health, or unrelated disciplines like business or education. The long-term career outlook remains bright with continued policy support for advanced practice roles and rising acceptance of NPs as primary care providers.