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Should You Become a Nurse Practitioner?

Nurse.com

If you are a registered nurse or LPN/LVN looking to take the next step in your career, you should certainly consider an advanced practice degree and the steps to become a Nurse Practitioner. It is no surprise, then, that NPs are in particular demand in rural America and, over 80% of NPs accept Medicare and Medicaid patients.

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Nursing Homes Serving Black Residents Have Greater Hospitalizations, ED Visits

Minority Nurse

They found that, compared to nursing homes with no Black residents, nursing homes with at least 50% Black residents had lower ratios of registered nurse (RN) and certified nursing assistant (CNA) hours per resident per day and greater ratios of licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day.

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Nursing is so Unique it Needs Two Unique Identifiers

American Nurse

Medicare, Medicaid, and many private insurers require the use of the National Provider Identifier (NPI) which is administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). nurse license (LPN/LVN or RN) and will never expire or be recycled, just like SSN is to an individual. Why should I obtain an NPI?

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Nursing is so Unique it Needs Two Unique Identifiers

American Nurse

Medicare, Medicaid, and many private insurers require the use of the National Provider Identifier (NPI) which is administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). nurse license (LPN/LVN or RN) and will never expire or be recycled, just like SSN is to an individual. Why should I obtain an NPI?

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What the Proposed CMS Staffing Mandate May Mean for Your Facility

IntelyCare

With the end of this fiscal year approaching, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) decided to set off its New Year’s fireworks a little early. These actions could include the termination of the provider agreement, denial of payments under Medicare and Medicaid, and other civil penalties.

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

CynaMed

Therefore, patients pay for custodial care out of pocket, covered through long-term care insurance, or public benefits like Medicaid or Veterans’ benefits. So if you are an RN, LPN, or CNA, a career in skilled care will provide more opportunities and career mobility.

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Preventing Patient Falls and Injuries: Safety Measures for CNAs

Every Nurse

Hospital readmissions due to falls can result in penalties under Medicare and Medicaid programs. Legal and Financial Implications of Patient Falls While the primary concern for preventing falls is the safety of patients, there are other legal and financial implications to consider.

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