Sat.Oct 26, 2024

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How To Close A Practice – The Right Way

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Healthcare practices open and close for many reasons and while we receive most questions about getting started in practice, we also receive questions about closing a practice. In the US, as you may know, most small businesses fail in the first 5 years. However, closing a practice isn’t always about failure. Life commitments may change; the business owner may move into the season of life where one looks toward retirement.

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Patient and Family’s Perspective of Hospice

The Nursing Site

As nurses, we understand that hospice is a peaceful way for patients to transition from this world, but what about our patients’ and families’ perspective? I recently had a patient who, over the last few months, had a significant change in her health. She was diagnosed with cancer and ended up with two major surgeries in a three-month time frame.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Democracy Dies in Silence Too…

The Relentless School Nurse

The masthead of The Washington Post warns, “Democracy Dies in Darkness.” Yet, as we witnessed this week, it can also die in silence. Democracy thrives on open dialogue, debate, and the free flow of information. When voices are silenced—whether through censorship, intimidation, or misinformation—democracy is at risk. A free and independent press, often called the “ Fourth Estate ,” is essential for keeping the public informed and holding leaders accountable.

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