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Can an LPN/LVN Become a Certified Managed Care Nurse? The Answer May Surprise You

Registered Nursing

Licensed Professional/Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVNs) looking to advance in a new field may be surprised to learn of the Certified Managed Care Nurse (CMCN) pathway. Both LPN/LVNs and registered nurses are eligible for a managed care nurse certification. Why Become a Certified Managed Care Nurse?

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Team Up to Tackle Care Redesign

Health Leaders | Nursing

The floor team consists of a nurse and either an LPN or CNA, with the former handling the nursing duties at the bedside and the latter doing tasks that don’t require an RN. Teaming a nurse with an LPN/CNA, she says, enables the nurse to work at the top of his or her license. Trinity’s three-person strategy is unique.

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The Exec: Nurse Satisfaction is Rising, Patient Calls are Falling with UnityPoint Health's New Care Model

Health Leaders | Nursing

Early indicators point to a marked decrease in call light usage, increased team member satisfaction, and an increase in patient communication with nurses, Carpenter says. Carpenter spoke with HealthLeaders about the new care delivery model and its positive impact on patient safety, patient experience, and staff satisfaction.

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Raising the Profile of Nursing Assistants Through Innovative Recruitment, On-the-Job Training

Consult QD

A PCNA is often a patient’s main contact throughout the day, so the care they provide uniquely affects the quality of a person’s hospital experience. Maybe they don’t have experience in a clinical setting but they’ve worked in retail or customer service. Perez: PCNAs are crucial members of our med-surg teams.

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Why Bedside Manner is So Important for Registered Nurses

CynaMed

If a patient doesn’t feel supported by their care team, it can negatively impact their stress levels. A friendly face can reduce stress levels and put a patient at ease. Boost Patient Experience The hospital isn’t a place people plan to end up. Getting sick or injured is never a happy time for people.

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Empathy and Compassion: Enhancing the Caring Relationship for CNAs

Every Nurse

CLINICAL PRACTICE Empathy and Compassion: Enhancing the Caring Relationship for CNAs Updated May 16, 2023 by EveryNurse Staff Writers As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) , the ability to provide compassionate care is essential to ensuring a positive patient experience.