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Training Healthcare Teams in Restorative Nursing: Best Practices and Tools 

American Medical Compliance

A 2023 systematic review published in BMC Nursing revealed a strong connection between clinical nurse competence and patient safety culture, underscoring the transformative impact of comprehensive training on nursing skills.

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The LPN Path: Weighing the Advantages and Challenges of Licensed Practical Nursing

Every Nurse

This growth is primarily driven by the aging baby boomer population and the increasing need for long-term care services. As healthcare evolves, LPNs may find new opportunities in emerging fields such as telehealth or specialized care for chronic conditions.

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Providing Care On The Ground And In The Air

Diversity Nursing

The motto of the Cleveland Clinic critical care transport teams is “no patient too sick, no patient too far.”

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How to Become a Registered Nurse

Post University

Typically, LPNs work in entry-level positions under the supervision of registered nurses and other members of the medical care team. LPNs may find work in a variety of healthcare settings, including physicians’ offices, long-term care facilities, hospitals, and nursing homes.

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Custodial Care vs. Skilled Care: What Qualifications Do I Need?

CynaMed

3 minute read Long-term care refers to a selection of services that help meet the medical and non-medical needs of people with chronic illnesses or disabilities. The services may provide physical and/or emotional support and are typically expected to be required for a long time. What is Custodial Care?

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How Family Tragedy Led To Perispinal Etanercept Treatment Research

The Nurse Break

After 21 years as a Registered Nurse, in 1991 my nursing skills were truly tested as my middle child of 3 young children suffered a brain injury at the age of 3 years. I worked as a psychologist for a few years then was delighted to secure an Academic role in Nursing at the University of Southern Queensland. Write For Us.

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Learning to Lead – Empowering Nursing Students as Peer Mentors

American Nurse

Nursing students in a midwestern university’s baccalaureate nursing program have a mere 45 hours focused on long-term care during their first semester. The transition to a hospital clinical setting from the laboratory and long-term care can be difficult and anxiety-ridden for first semester students.