California makes RN license for retired nurses
Becker's Hospital Review
OCTOBER 12, 2023
California is addressing its nursing shortage by creating a license for retired nurses to volunteer with a limited scope of practice.
Retirement Planning for a Secure Future
Minority Nurse
OCTOBER 23, 2023
When’s the last time you thought about your retirement finances? ” But ignoring or paying little attention to your financial life before and during retirement will only shortchange you. Nurses, in particular, have situations such as per diem or travel contract work that can impact their savings and retirement plans.
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Multistate Nurse Licensing: What You Need to Know
Scrubs
AUGUST 12, 2023
This comes as the baby boomers are starting to retire and the demand for healthcare services continues to skyrocket around the country. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the need for an additional 203,700 new RNs each year through 2026 to fill newly created positions and to replace retiring nurses. As the U.S.
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How To Close A Practice – The Right Way
Nurse Practitioners in Business
OCTOBER 26, 2024
Life commitments may change; the business owner may move into the season of life where one looks toward retirement. Malpractice Insurance & Professional License: Notify your state licensing board of your upcoming office closure. In the US, as you may know, most small businesses fail in the first 5 years.
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Licensed Practical Nurses: Advancing, Succeeding & Achieving
American Nurse
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
There are over 630,000 active licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPNs) in the United States and 2,700 are in the State of Delaware. Additional areas of nursing that LPNs work in are home health, retirement/assisted living facilities, psychiatric/mental health, substance abuse, and outpatient/ambulatory clinics. References Jones, C.
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Nurse Practitioner Independent Practice: Start Your Own or Buy a Practice?
Nurse Practitioners in Business
JANUARY 25, 2024
Frequently, the seller is ready to retire or needs to make a change in their life, which requires selling the practice. Licensing, legal, and regulatory issues … navigating federal and state regulations, setting up billing, dealing with insurance, getting credentialed, etc., A Good Idea?
Study Reveals the Enduring Effects of the COVID Pandemic
Daily Nurse
MAY 9, 2023
Another 610,388 RNs reported an “intent to leave” the workforce by 2027 due to stress, burnout, and retirement. But the data revealed that 330,000 RNs had departed, combining retirements and those who left the workforce due to stress and burnout. “In terms of looking retrospectively, we were really floored by that number,” Martin says.
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Health Care Workers Push for Their Own Confidential Mental Health Treatment
American Nurse
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
States are redefining when medical professionals can get mental health treatment without risking notifying the boards that regulate their licenses. States have also reworked medical licensing questions to avoid scrutiny for providers who need mental health treatment. They’re retiring early, reducing work hours, or switching careers.
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Nursing Groups Denounce AMA's Effort to Regulate Advanced Practice RNs
Health Leaders | Nursing
JUNE 20, 2023
Nursing groups are denouncing the American Medical Association 's recent policy amendment calling for advanced practice RNs (APRNs) to be licensed and regulated jointly by the state medical and nursing boards. It’s time the AMA retires its dated tactics and put patients first."
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Is Becoming an LPN Worth It? Pros vs. Cons of Licensed Practical Nursing
Registered Nursing
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Pros of Becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Stepping into nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) can be an exciting and rewarding choice. While not as lucrative as registered nursing, it offers a stable income, often accompanied by benefits such as healthcare, retirement plans, and educational opportunities.
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One-Fifth of Nurses Intend to Leave the Workforce by 2027
Health Leaders | Nursing
APRIL 14, 2023
About 100,000 RNs left the workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic in the past two years due to stress, burnout, and retirement, and about one-fifth of RNs nationally are projected to do the same by 2027. The future of nursing and the U.S. healthcare system is at an 'urgent crossroads.' decline in the U.S.
Nurses Leaving the Workforce!
SelfCare for HealthCare
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Another 610,388 registered nurses, who had more than 10 years of experience and an average age of 57, said they planned to leave the workforce by 2027 because of stress, burnout or retirement. million active registered nurses and 973,788 licensed practical nurses or vocational nurses in the U.S. The survey found that there were over 5.2
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How Automation Gives Nurses More Time for Patient Care
Daily Nurse
DECEMBER 2, 2024
The nursing shortage, unfortunately, will only worsen as older nurses retire from the workforce. When hospitals and health systems use automation augmented by artificial intelligence (AI) for data abstraction, they help nurses work at the top of their licenses, providing bedside care that no technology could ever replace.
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On leaving and loving nursing
American Nurse
AUGUST 30, 2023
The 2022 National Nursing Workforce Study conducted by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) reported that an estimated 100,000 (to as many as 200,000) RNs and 34,000 licensed practical (LPNs) and vocational nurses left the workforce over the past 2 years. If they didn’t retire, what careers did they transition into?
Your Top Travel Nursing Questions Answered: A Guide to the World of Travel Nursing
NexNurse
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023
Do I Need Different Licensing for Travel Nursing? Beyond the attractive paycheck, benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and bonuses are standard offerings from most agencies. What Are the Typical Durations of Travel Nursing Assignments? State-specific regulations can seem daunting. What Benefits Can Travel Nurses Expect?
The Call for Greater Autonomy in Nursing
Nurse.com
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
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.
Can Academic Partnerships Fix the Nursing Shortage?
Health Leaders | Nursing
JANUARY 29, 2024
Many veteran nurses are retiring and taking their knowledge and experience with them. Recruitment and retention are particularly difficult right now in healthcare, especially in nursing. Health systems are struggling to find new nurses who will stay at their hospitals permanently.
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Frequently Asked Questions About CCRN Certification
Board Vitals - Nursing
AUGUST 19, 2022
Can I maintain my CCRN if I leave direct care or retire from nursing? If you are no longer eligible for active CCRN status, you may be eligible for CCRN-K renewal, Inactive status, Alumnus status and Retired status. The CCRN exam is for nurses who care for acutely and/or critically ill patients.
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A Military Nursing Career: CAPT Andrea Petrovanie-Green
Minority Nurse
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Upon graduation I successfully passed the Licensed Practical Nursing exam and was promoted to Charge Nurse. I retired in May 2023 after 30 years of honorable and faithful service to our great nation. I retired in May 2023 after 30 years of honorable and faithful service to our great nation. You are a long-time member of AAACN.
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Understanding Nursing Shortages in the U.S. for 2023
Daily Nurse
APRIL 28, 2023
Retirement : Another issue is the substantial number of nurses nearing retirement age. Per a 2020 National Nursing Workforce Study conducted by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, the average age for a registered nurse (RN) was 52 years old, potentially signaling a large wave of retirements over the next 15 years.
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LPNs in modified care delivery models
American Nurse
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
A care delivery model redesign, featuring licensed practical nurses) in an expert-led team-based approach was measured for success. They recognized that teamwork, delegation, and communication among RNs, licensed professional nurses (LPNs), and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) must play a role. J Nurs Manag. 2020;28(7):1465-72.
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Leveling the Playing Field for Rural Health Providers
Health Leaders | Nursing
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
The only time you'll likely find a gastroenterologist or neurologist in rural America is if they've retired there. The MAVEN Project is a nonprofit organization that has built a network of retired and active providers and specialists to virtually mentor and support providers in rural areas and those who work with underserved populations. "We
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The Exec: What Nursing Practice Redesign, or Evolution, Looks Like at Indiana University Health
Health Leaders | Nursing
MARCH 5, 2023
This has been exacerbated over the last several years with accelerating retirement rates, more work options outside of acute-care settings or in healthcare for nurses, and changing expectations in the workplace. Jason Gilbert, PhD MBA RN NEA-BC HL: When is it necessary to re-engineer, or evolve, the way patients receive care?
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What Travel Nurses Taught Us About the Staffing Crisis
Minority Nurse
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Recent research reveals that 600,000 Boomer RNs are expected to retire by 2030. This means adjusting how hospitals address staff churn and changing the care delivery model to ensure nurses are working at the top of their licenses. Passport, an active, unencumbered RN license from a U.S. Second, RNs traveling overseas need a U.S.
Satisfaction Guarantees? Data Reveals What Motivates and Retains Traveling Nurses
Daily Nurse
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
The top responses were: Pay rate guarantees (18%), housing stipends (14%), travel reimbursement (12%), paid time off between assignments (8%), licensing and certification reimbursement (7%), affordable healthcare (7%), retirement contributions/401k matching (5%), support while on assignment (5%), scrubs reimbursement (4%), housing coordination and (..)
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Here's the Official 2025 CNO Forecast
Health Leaders | Nursing
JANUARY 13, 2025
Retirements and newly licensed nurses leaving the profession are things that we are actively working on," Begley said. Work-life balance and wellbeing will stay a priority in 2025 for nurse leaders, according to Begley. These challenges go hand in hand with staffing hurdles as well.
How to Become a Speech Pathologist: 6 Meaningful Career Steps
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
JUNE 13, 2024
To gain this valuable clinical experience, you may be required to obtain a temporary license , referred to as a limited license or intern license, from the board of speech-language pathology and audiology in your state. Check the state licensing information for clarification. 6 Who Do Speech-Language Pathologists Help?
Are Hospitals to Blame for the Nursing Shortage? Nurses and Hospitals Weigh In
Scrubs
JULY 24, 2023
NNU says hospitals are responsible for the current understaffing by driving away providers that aren’t “willing to risk their licenses or the safety of their patients by working under unsafe conditions in hospitals.” Some nurses close to retirement are leaving.” In 2019, that number went up to 70,000.
How to Become a Nurse Later in Life
Board Vitals - Nursing
APRIL 11, 2024
A significant portion of these openings is likely to emerge because of the need to fill positions vacated by retiring professionals. Am I Too Old to Become a Nurse? If you can manage the physical responsibilities that come with nursing, age should not be a barrier to pursuing a career in nursing later in life.
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The LPN Role in Long Term Care: The Backbone of Patient-Centered Care
CynaMed
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
2 minute read Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) have become an essential part of the medical industry, often serving as the backbone of patient care. As a result, healthcare providers are hiring more doctors, nurses, and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to meet the demand. This is where the role of the LPN becomes invaluable.
Understanding Your Travel Nurse Pay Package: A Simple Breakdown
The Gypsy Nurse
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Retirement Plans : Some agencies will contribute to your retirement savings, like a 401(k), helping you prepare for the future. Other Perks : You might also get reimbursed for things like licensing fees and travel costs and even have access to employee assistance programs.
Team Up to Tackle Care Redesign
Health Leaders | Nursing
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Teaming a nurse with an LPN/CNA, she says, enables the nurse to work at the top of his or her license. This could help Trinity and other health systems retain nurses who are considering leaving or retiring.
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5 Things to Consider When Changing Jobs as a Medical Provider
Hospital Recruiting | Nursing
JUNE 8, 2023
Licensing, Malpractice, and Credentialing When changing jobs as a medical provider, one of the most important things to consider is how your licensing, malpractice, and credentialing will be affected. Though it varies by type of provider, it is generally a good idea to verify licensing requirements if moving between states.
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What Are Best Practices in Nursing Practice Redesign?
Health Leaders | Nursing
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Virtual nursing, the return of licensed practical nurses to acute care, and adding advanced practice nurses are among care models nurse executives are implementing as they seek to adapt to the current state of today’s healthcare environment. Please join the community at [link].
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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Marliyn “Nia” Wright
Minority Nurse
JUNE 7, 2023
Marilyn “Nia” Wright, MSN, MHA, RN, CNOR, is a retired nurse who can’t stay away from the industry she loves. She retired from her position as senior nursing director of one of the largest and busiest surgical services in Maryland at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center (LHAAMC) after serving in that role for over a decade.
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South Carolina Board of Nursing 2024 Licensure Renewal Facts
American Nurse
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The Board licenses qualified individuals as licensed practical nurses, registered nurses or advanced practice registered nurses. The South Carolina (SC) Board of Nursing oversees licensure renewal for all active LPN, RN and APRN licenses across SC every other year in even years.
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How CynaMed Connects Skilled Healthcare Professionals with Fulfilling Careers
CynaMed
JANUARY 8, 2025
With more and more seniors aging into retirement, more positions are required to support them as well. It goes beyond just knowing what licenses they haveit requires taking the time to get to know each person. Options for Any Healthcare Professionals Healthcare professionals are in more demand every year.
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Mitigating the Nursing Shortage Crisis: A Nurse’s Perspective
American Nurse
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
As for working on the floor, rules must be established for safe patient assignments; floating should include thorough orientation and training, and every code or major incident should require debriefing so that bedside nurses feel adequately trained and prepared and their licenses protected.
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Exploring the Top 5 Tax Advantages of Travel Nursing
The Gypsy Nurse
MARCH 22, 2024
These expenses can include license and certification fees, uniforms, continuing education courses, and professional association memberships. Retirement savings opportunities Travel nurses can take advantage of retirement savings opportunities through employer-sponsored retirement plans like 401(k) plans.
The Changing Face of Healthcare Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
Hospital Recruiting | Nursing
APRIL 1, 2020
On March 13, 2020, the Health and Human Services (HHS) issued an emergency declaration allowing all physicians and other health care providers with any valid state medical license to provide care to Medicare and Medicaid patients across state lines.
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Hospital Tells the Wrong Family Their Son Is Dead
Scrubs
JUNE 19, 2023
Vannest Brown was at home with his family celebrating Janet Brown’s retirement from a Bay Area hospital after more than three decades of service. As it turns out, the man who died was carrying their son’s driver’s license on his person. It’s a phone call no one wants to get.
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Mental Health Nursing Fast-Growing Field With Diverse Possibilities
Nurse.com
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Nearly half of current PMH-RNs report a plan to retire over the next 10 years,” says Oleck. If you’re a licensed nurse working in another area of health care, you’re an excellent candidate for PMH nursing. Lack of access to mental health care is of particular concern in rural areas.
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Start 2024 With a Budget Plan
Minority Nurse
DECEMBER 29, 2023
To get started, find a budgeting tool, use a spreadsheet, or even grab a pad of paper and enter in all of your income from full-time work, side jobs, cash you receive after taxes, health care or insurances, and 401k or retirement savings have been deducted. NSWM does not provide legal or tax advice.
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Good News For Nurses!
Empowered Nurses
DECEMBER 31, 2024
Age distribution shows a significant number nearing retirement: o 31% are 55-64 years old. A Demographic Snapshot The Medscape report also shed light on the demographics of the nursing workforce: 88% of respondents identified as women; 11% as men. Love the Murses! 76% work full-time, 18% part-time, and 6% per diem. o 25% are 45-54.
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