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Transforming Healthcare Delivery: The Importance of Top-of-License Utilization

Daily Nurse

One powerful approach gaining attention is top-of-license utilization, which empowers nurses to work to the full extent of their training and expertise. Listening to Nurses: The Key to Progress Healthcare leaders must truly listen to their nurses to make top-of-license utilization a reality.

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You Worked Too Hard to Lose Your License: Protect It with These 10 Essentials

Empowered Nurses

Youve poured your soul into this career, and your nursing license is a symbol of that hard work. But heres the truth: in the hustle and grind of daily practice, its easy to forget that your license isnt just a piece of paperits your livelihood, your passion, and your future. That second could save a lifeand your license.

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The First Year: What to Expect When Running a New Nurse Practitioner Practice

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Typical Start-Up Expenses Include: Office rent and utilities EHR (Electronic Health Records) software Office and medical supplies Staff salaries Insurance and licensing fees Cash Flow Tips: Prompt billing: Submit claims as soon as possible to avoid reimbursement delays. Personalize communication: Use SMS or email appointment reminders.

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Speech Pathologist Vs Speech Therapist: Are They the Same?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Whether you’re considering speech-related careers or researching what kind of rehabilitation practitioner could help you or a loved one with a communication disorder, you’re not alone. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are licensed communication experts. Is a Speech Therapist the Same as a Speech Pathologist?

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Your Best Defense is a Strong Offense: Avoiding ‘He Said, She Said’ in Nursing

Empowered Nurses

Its not just about protecting ourselvesits about protecting our patients, our license, and the truth. Youre not just covering yourselfyoure building a clear, consistent trail of communication that can speak on your behalf if needed. But part of helping is protecting the care we give with clear, consistent communication.

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NO ROOM FOR “HE SAID/SHE SAID” IN NURSING PART 2

Empowered Nurses

I often receive calls about communications or actions which are taken out of context usually leaving the nurse in trouble because there is no way for her to defend herself. These moments can have real consequences, not just for our licenses, but for our patients. It’s a he said/she said situation.

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Anything You Say Can and Will Be Used Against You: A Nurse’s Perspective

Empowered Nurses

How do we continue to communicate with the authenticity that makes nursing so powerful while protecting ourselves from misinterpretation? Mindful Communication: Each word matters. So, how do we navigate this reality? Pause before you speak, especially in emotionally charged situations. Ask yourself, How could this be perceived?