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The Call for Greater Autonomy in Nursing

Nurse.com

A well-known piece of legislation for registered nurses, the Nurse Licensure Compact ( NLC ), allows nurses to have one license and practice in multiple states. This type of license is an example of how autonomy in nursing can ensure alignment across the healthcare industry’s nearly four million nurses.

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DEI and Nursing — The Far-Reaching Benefits

Nurse.com

For example, the report found that persons who identify as Hispanic or Latinx are underrepresented across all nursing license types compared to their proportion in the U.S. When implemented correctly, DEI efforts can increase access to care for diverse patient populations, improve care quality, and deliver higher patient satisfaction.

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What Is Virtual Physical Therapy? How It Works and Benefits

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

1 Instead of traveling to a clinic for an in-person visit, patients communicate with a licensed virtual PT via phone call or videoconference and attend the appointment from home. It may be a fit for patients who will benefit from appointments where physical guidance from the PT is not necessary.

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Why Nursing Certification Matters

Nurse.com

Medical-surgical nursing addresses a wide range of conditions and can involve caring for patients who have suffered a stroke, undergone a tracheostomy, and much more. Before they can earn their critical care certification, nurses must have an unencumbered RN or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license.

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Why Nursing Certification Matters

Nurse.com

Medical-surgical nursing addresses a wide range of conditions and can involve caring for patients who have suffered a stroke, undergone a tracheostomy, and much more. Before they can earn their critical care certification, nurses must have an unencumbered RN or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license.