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The Nurse Licensure Compact: Who Benefits Most From Multistate Licenses?

Nurse.com

The Nurse Licensure Compact ( NLC ) is legislation that allows nurses to have one license to practice in multiple states, which seems like it would be more than helpful in states and regions experiencing a nursing shortage due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors. Yet, not all 50 states belong to the NLC. The challenges and drawbacks.

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Announcing The Nurse Theorists “Portraits of Excellence” FITNE Videos on Nursology.net!

Nursology

The videos are available for viewing by those who access nursology.net, Downloading is not allowed due to our licensing agreement with the Fuld Institute for Technology in Nursing … Continue reading Announcing The Nurse Theorists “Portraits of Excellence” FITNE Videos on Nursology.net!

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BCEN Celebrates “RN-credible” Nurses on Certified Nurses Day

Daily Nurse

Board-certified nurses go above and beyond their nursing license requirements to master advanced knowledge across their specialty, take a rigorous exam to prove it, and commit to staying on top of the latest advances and best practices. This is the kind of nursing care we all want and deserve, and that is worth celebrating!

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How To Start Your Travel Nurse Career as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

The Gypsy Nurse

Licensed practical nurses (LPNs), also known in California and Texas as licensed vocational nurses (LVNs), are instrumental members of a healthcare team. Here’s how to get your travel nursing career started as a licensed practical nurse. How To Start Your Travel Nurse Career as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1.

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Your Nursing Resume Guide (Sample Resume Download)

Nurse Abnormalities

You might be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN), or APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) , but in every way, you are new and you are looking for a job. If you decide to purchase a question bank from them, use the code NURSEABNORMALITIES for 20% off your purchase. How Long Should My Resume Be?

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CRNA Challenges License Suspension for Diverting Demerol

Nurse.com

In the following case, a certified registered nurse anesthetist ( CRNA ) filed a judicial review challenging the BON’s decision to suspend her license. The CRNA’s license was suspended for six months, and she was required to comply with certain stipulations during that six-month period.

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Nurses Saddened by News of Nursing Diploma Scam  

Nurse.com

Most of the nurses are still under investigation, but seven licenses have been rescinded so far. Twenty-four of the nurses were found to have legitimate licenses, said Meyer. Such charges include practicing nursing without a license, fraud, and falsification of medical records.” How could they pass the NCLEX?