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Maryland’s Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit: A Call to Action

American Nurse

Introduction In 2016, Maryland became one of the first states to implement a Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit. The aim of this legislation was to help alleviate healthcare workforce shortages in the State, and it provided a tax incentive to nurse practitioner student preceptors.

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Nurses With DNP Degree Are Sorely Needed in Health Care and Education

Nurse.com

How to Become a DNP Nurse. Nurses have many points of entry into the nursing profession — and, ultimately, to a Doctor of Nursing Practice, including entering as licensed practical nurses (LPN) or licensed vocational nurses (LVN). DNPs, in particular, are in short supply, according to Stewart.

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Nurse Recruiters Share Top Tips for Negotiating Salary

Nurse.com

New graduate nurse pay Jessica Quezada-Jackson For new graduate nurses, there is typically no negotiation, Mazzaro said. Credit for previous LPN experience is one factor for calculating the new nurse’s base salary. The education level of the new graduate also might help that nurse earn more.