August, 2019

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CPNP-PC Exam Replaces Retired PPCNP-BC Exam

Board Vitals - Nursing

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Commission on Certification retired the Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PPCNP-BC) exam on December 31, 2018 and therefore those seeking certification as a primary care PNP will need to sit for the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care (CPNP-PC) exam.

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You Should Know This Before Getting Your DNP

Nurse Abnormalities

I have now officially been working with my DNP (Doctorate of Nursing Practice) for almost a year and want to share a few key points with you all. After researching the articles available to the general public, I am disappointed by much of the information provided. I noticed most of the articles are written by people who do not have DNPs, thus it’s nearly impossible to grasp the reality of earning one, having one, and working with one.

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Managing fall risk: An effective strategy that works

A Scrub's Life

Since falls impact patient safety, require notification for CMS quality reporting, and may result in patient injury or worse, it is good to consider how […] The post Managing fall risk: An effective strategy that works first appeared on A Scrub's Life.

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How Nurses Can Prevent Injuries and Keep Their Backs Healthy

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

Tyler Olson/123RF.com Few things can sideline your nursing career faster than an injury. Nurses that work on the frontlines of patient care in hospitals are especially at risk for injuries. According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), injuries on the job occur more often at hospitals than construction sites. Nursing injuries on the job can result from falls, needle sticks, and even assaults.

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Fertility Benefits for Every Age: A HR Roadmap from Gen Z to Baby Boomers

Speaker: Lauri Armstrong, SHRM-SCP - Sr. Director, People Operations at Carrot Fertility

Today’s workforce includes multiple generations of employees all looking for something different from their benefits package. While meeting these disparate needs can be challenging, a comprehensive fertility benefit can support everyone from junior staffers learning about their fertility health to senior leadership managing menopause and low testosterone symptoms.

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How artificial intelligence is changing nursing

Nursing Management

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Why You Should Take a Second Look at Healthcare Job Boards

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

ferli/123RF.com For the average Dr. Jones, starting a job search can seem like a monumental undertaking. Regardless of whether you are fresh out of medical training, looking to expand your clinical responsibilities, or hoping to cut back on practice hours, making the most of your job search can seem like a hit or miss. To become more effective, you’ll need to hash out the details of your dream job, manage your personal and professional commitments, and highlight your unique skills and know

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