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Washington to Allow Nurses with Multistate Licenses to Begin Practicing in the State

Daily Nurse

Washington, which recently became the 40th jurisdiction to enact the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), will allow nurses holding an active, unencumbered multistate license (MSL) to begin practicing in the state on July 24. Residents of Washington will be able to obtain a multistate license once the NLC is fully implemented in the state.

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A Life of Service: The Incredible Journey of Veterans in Nursing 

IntelyCare

Their lives blend the worlds of the military and healthcare, with stories of compassion, camaraderie, and an unwavering desire to help others serving as a common thread running through their journeys. Kelsi’s military path was unexpected, but fate had other plans. As a woman, especially a Black woman, that choice was empowering.

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Pennsylvania to Allow Out-of-State Nurses to Practice

Health Leaders | Nursing

Pennsylvania nurses, however, must wait for criminal background check authorization before receiving a multistate license. RNs and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/LVNs) from 38 states and two U.S. Military spouses who experience moves every few years also benefit from the multistate license.

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How Nurse Licensure Compacts Can Ease Chronic Nursing Shortages

Health Leaders | Nursing

The compact allows RNs and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/VNs) to have one multistate license, with the ability to practice in person or via telehealth, in both their home territory/state and other NLC states. The NLC provides two opportunities.

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10 Tips and Tricks for the NCLEX-PN® exam

Board Vitals - Nursing

As you continue on your journey towards becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse, your next step is to sit for the NCLEX-PN®. About the NCLEX-PN® The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) functions under the directions of physicians (doctors and surgeons) and registered nurses in a variety of healthcare settings.

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Improving hypertension using virtual modalities

American Nurse

Department of Veterans Affairs/Department of Defense (VA/DoD) Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG), military com­bat exposure can increase the risk for hypertension (HTN) in veterans. Before the virtual clinic, enrolled participants received virtual video connect education from the PACT licensed pract­ical nurse (LPN) or RN.

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Diversifying your sources: a guide to different types of nursing specialty groups

Nurse Deck

Registered nurses have an associate’s or a Bachelor’s degree and have earned their license through the NCLEX national examination. Non-registered nurses Those who did not finish nursing school, get their Bachelor’s degree, and earned their license can still practice nursing, albeit limited.