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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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Study Addresses Representation Disparities of AANHPI Populations in the U.S. Health Workforce

Minority Nurse

Those disparities include barriers like leadership underrepresentation, licensing challenges, lack of access to educational pathways, and hiring discrimination. The study documents the general underrepresentation of the AANHPI population in behavioral health professions, which may limit access to culturally sensitive mental health services.

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NPs in 2025: Trends to Watch 

Minority Nurse

A greater role for technology, especially artificial intelligence, and more states introducing legislation to allow NPs to practice at the top of their license are among the trends NPs will see in 2025. “We’re going to see more states introduce legislation allowing NPS to practice at the top of our licenses,” he said.

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The Consequences of DUI Convictions for Nurses: Understanding the Professional and Personal Impact

Every Nurse

Summary : A DUI conviction can have severe professional and personal consequences for nurses, including license sanctions, career jeopardy, legal penalties, and long-term personal impact. This process can be lengthy and stressful, often requiring the nurse to provide detailed explanations and documentation.

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Geriatric Nurse: Expert Insights and Career Guidance

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Settings for geriatric careers include primary care offices, hospitals, home health services, assisted living communities, senior centers, nursing homes and rehabilitation and long-term care facilities. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) can also improve your chances for career growth.

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Unexpected Career Paths in Forensic Nursing

Registered Nursing

These professionals help: Identify and document combat-related injuries for legal or medical claims Treat victims of military sexual trauma (MST) Work with veterans suffering from PTSD and other psychological injuries These roles exist within Veterans Affairs hospitals, military bases, and deployment zones. Trauma…

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RN’s Mental Health Called Into Question By Nursing Board

Nurse.com

The board has this power as long as an individual possesses a license to practice. In the following case, an appellate court upholds a BON’s disciplinary decision after questioning an RN’s mental health and revoking her license. Nurse’s disturbing letters An RN stops working as a nurse in 2013.