Empowered Nurses

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This trust extends not only to patient care but also to upholding the ethical and legal standards that govern their profession. One key legal responsibility is self-reporting criminal matters to the appropriate nursing board or regulatory body. Some states require you to report a conviction even if your license is expired.

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American Nurse

APRIL 13, 2023

As you might imagine, a waiting room— any waiting room—is never a comfortable place, whether it’s for a healthcare appointment or getting your driver’s license. Conversation and conversations that matter are ways “of harnessing the collective wisdom and self-organizing capacity of groups of any size….” Crawford EF, Lang AJ, Laffaye C.

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New Thing Nurse

MAY 30, 2020

I was lucky enough to sit down with my dear friend and favorite human, Lauren Funiestas, an experienced mental health provider who is passionate about providing multicultural, trauma informed care, for an insightful conversation about the stress and trauma that working during COVID19 has caused for the mental health fo frontline healthcare workers.

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Empowered Nurses

JANUARY 23, 2025

But what happens when the tables turn, and we find ourselves at the center of an investigationwhether its related to patient care, workplace issues, or even a misunderstanding? We work long hours, skip breaks, and put our own needs last because we care deeply about the lives we touch. After all, we are problem-solvers.

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Every Nurse

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Summary : A DUI conviction can have severe professional and personal consequences for nurses, including license sanctions, career jeopardy, legal penalties, and long-term personal impact. Driver’s License Suspension : Loss of driving privileges can complicate both personal life and the ability to commute to work.

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

2 As the demand for healthcare increases, so does the need for nurses and other healthcare practitioners trained to care for an aging population a specialty known as geriatrics. Merriam-Webster defines geriatrics as a branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people.

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Post University

MARCH 13, 2025

It draws on advanced research and respected frameworks, such as nursing models of care. Some pursue a BSN before taking the NCLEX and getting licensed. The influence of evidence-based care in nursing education cannot be overstated. There is no ‘right’ approach for every RN as this decision is highly individual.

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 18, 2025

The Fundamentals of Assisting with Self-Administration of Medicine Training equips healthcare providers with essential knowledge and skills to support patients in safely managing their medications. It emphasizes careful, methodical practices to protect patients. This knowledge improves safety and medication management.

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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. Over 171,000 LPNs work in long-term care facilities, which is ranked as the number one field of nursing that LPNs are offered employment. Implement self-care into your day even if it’s for a moment.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

When you graduated from nursing school, your attention was focused on passing the NCLEX, getting licensed, and landing your first job. During this period, you learn and master hard skills (phlebotomy, procedures, wound care , transfusions, etc.) and soft skills (communication, emotional intelligence, patient education, etc.)

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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. The AMA is again adopting policies encouraging laws and regulations that impede competition and help their bottom line.'

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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. However, medical associations say such programs often come with invasive monitoring, even for voluntary care. One study found roughly 4,400 actions against the licenses of U.S.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Newly licensed nurses transitioning into clinical practice can experience stress, uncertainty, and lack of confidence. According to the 2021 NSI National Health Care Retention & RN Staffing Report , the current RN turnover rate in the U.S. Highlights. Reducing orientation time by 6.5 days can: Decrease training expenses.

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The Nursing Site

JUNE 26, 2023

And you also need to take care of YOU. This is a licensing exam and it’s meant to be difficult to ensure the safety of the patients you’ll be caring for. Conversely, when an answer provides more information ta is in the case study or question, don’t assume it to be correct or even wrong for that matter.

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Empowered Nurses

JANUARY 16, 2025

If patient safety, teamwork, and ethical care are central to your identity, working in an environment that disregards these values can be deeply disheartening. You feel like your license may be at risk. My favorite saying is you can always find another job but you cannot get another license.

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Although occupational therapists (OTs) typically work with people with chronic physical and cognitive conditions, they also play a key role in acute care. 1 We outline the role of occupational therapy in acute care and how OTs in hospitals can contribute to better patient care and outcomes.

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Nurse.com

JULY 29, 2022

territories now give patients full and direct access to the high-quality care NPs deliver. Each year, 355,000 licensed NPs see patients for primary, acute, specialty, and long-term care across every healthcare setting. Now, 26 states have worked to provide some uniformity in NP licenses, it’s time the other 24 follow suit.

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

JANUARY 15, 2025

Independent Contractor One popular option for self-employed OTs is to work as an independent contractor for one or more agencies, schools or healthcare organizations. In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination.

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American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Nurse License Protection Case Study with Risk Management Strategies Presented by NSO A State Board of Nursing (SBON) complaint may be filed against a nurse by a patient, a patient’s family member, colleague, employer, and/or other regulatory agency, such as the Department of Health. Summary At approximately 1:00 a.m.

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Empowered Nurses

JANUARY 11, 2024

As I often say, you can always get another job, but you can’t get another license. We truly care about our patients and want to make sure that our patients are cared for properly. And who then will there be to take care of all the patients? If you are working in a toxic work environment, please consider leaving.

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Daily Nurse

APRIL 1, 2024

In 2005, I graduated and obtained a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certificate from the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC). In general, a rehabilitation nurse provides care for and assists patients in their progress toward recovery, self-care, and independence. What drew you to it?

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Nurse.com

APRIL 21, 2023

ANA honors a nursing trailblazer In May, the American Nurses Association will launch a lecture series about Mary Eliza Mahoney, the first licensed African-American nurse. We want to make sure nurses are taking care of themselves,” she said. The event is one of many activities the ANA has planned to recognize nurses during Nurses Month.

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Registered Nursing

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Correctional and Prison Healthcare Nursing Forensic nurses working in prisons and detention centers provide medical care to incarcerated individuals, many of whom are victims or perpetrators of crime. Trauma…

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The Nurse Sabbatical

JANUARY 26, 2023

Four years ago, I was challenged by the way that we renew our nursing licenses and certifications and figured there must be a better way. It allows nurses and doctors to track their continuing education needs for each of their state licenses. I promise I will share the major details of this development in my next blog post.

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Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In the world of nursing, consistent rates of students graduating from nursing programs, becoming licensed, and successfully entering the workforce are critical to the long-term viability of the nursing profession and the healthcare system itself. In that regard, nursing education is a pipeline to the future.

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American Nurse

MAY 1, 2023

Now more than ever, celebrate nursing YOU make a difference Despite all of the strife and challenges around the world—including pandemics, war, and violence—nurses are there, everywhere, caring for patients. Nurses are everywhere we live, work, play, learn, and worship, and in every healthcare setting providing care to millions of people.”

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American Nurse

JANUARY 2, 2024

In-the-moment self-care brings calming and energizing effects. Self-acupressure offers a convenient, discrete, no-cost, evidence-based method to manage stress and fatigue. Self-acupressure can be added to the nurse’s self-care toolbox. You can use Stomach 36 multiple times a day. American Nurse Journal.

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Scrubs

MAY 24, 2023

. “Nurse practitioners inherently are wired to be caregivers and put self-care on the back burner,” explained Arlene Wright, DNP, a nurse practitioner for 22 years and director of advanced practice for Millennium Physician Group in Fort Myers, Florida. “It’s a self-imposed doubt.

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Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Nurses from around the country watched and spoke out, supported her, and shared similar issues about the environment of care that she worked in, the failure of organizations to support nurses after self-disclosure, and the lack of trust in non-punitive response to error. Nurse leaders ensure that the care environment is safe.

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

MAY 6, 2024

The Role of Occupational Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder Treatment Occupational therapy for autism evaluates the current developmental levels of children and adults with ASD, and aims to improve their ability to self-regulate emotions and participate in social interactions. What Is Occupational Therapy for Autism?

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Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The prestigious accreditation follows a comprehensive self-study and review by a peer-review team of CCNE examiners, then a review by the commission. Adelphi’s undergraduate and graduate nursing programs met all four CCNE accreditation standards and are accredited for ten years through December 2033. Recognized by U.S.

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

JANUARY 25, 2024

1 Physical therapists treat injuries, disabilities and other health conditions through personalized treatment plans that include exercise and hands-on care. 1 Physical therapists treat injuries, disabilities and other health conditions through personalized treatment plans that include exercise and hands-on care.

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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?

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Nurse.com

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

In the following case , an RN’s license is revoked for a violations of the state nurse practice act, including: violation of her duties, mental or physical inability to practice in a safe and competent manner, and a lack of good moral character. The RN’s conduct was reported to the licensing board. Licensing board proceedings.

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American Nurse

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Better health care for patients begins with humility – a term not often associated with medicine. Specifically, I explore how doctors, nurses and the entire health care team can better show professional humility to ensure better outcomes for patients and for health care workers as well.

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Post University

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This may include routine preventative care as well as early diagnosis and treatment of diseases or medical conditions. Other common specializations include gerontology and psychiatric care. FNPs provide patient care in a number of ways, and one of those ways is in writing prescriptions when necessary.

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American Nurse

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In fact, nonsuicidal self-injury, suicidal ideation, suicide attempts and suicide deaths are all more prevalent among those with any type of eating disorder compared to those without an eating disorder. I am a clinical psychologist who studies eating disorders and self-harm, and I have spent the past 15 years researching this question.

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