The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has roughly 49,000 vacancies in its workforce. VA Secretary Robert Wilkie announced to Capitol Hill that the VA is combating this shortage by offering financial incentives to prioritize hiring professionals in mental health, women’s […]
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Earning certifications of any kind can definitely help your nursing career. If you work with adults in gerontology, you have a couple of choices. So, how do you choose the one that would work best for your particular situation? Robin
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Nurses at VA are the cornerstone of our organization. They go above and beyond to support our Veterans physically and emotionally during their care with us. If you are a registered nurse hoping to start your VHA career, here are
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When it comes to patient safety, nurses stand bold as patient advocates. With so much going on and so many people involved in caring for a patient, the potential for something to go wrong is always present. Nurses help prevent
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The 15 Cities That Make Most Financial Sense Nurses are in demand, and the hiring site Indeed.com has the facts to prove it. The terms “registered nurse,” “RN,” and “LPN” were among the top searches in 2017, according to a report the
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This year the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners is holding an annual conference during this week’s National Nurse Practitioners Week. It’s a good time to examine where this segment of nursing is going and how far it has come
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When treating a patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), the physical symptoms are usually easy to see. The psychological impacts, like depression and anxiety, are there too, but they can be more difficult to identify. That’s why it is
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Going back to work after a disability can be tough for anyone, and especially for nurses whose jobs are incredibly demanding. Returning to work can seem like an insurmountable obstacle on bad days, but don’t think about hanging up your
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CBD (cannabidiol) oil is a popular cure-all that you may have seen hyped or scrutinized by the media. But what exactly is it, is it safe, and how is it different from the use of medical marijuana? THC, CBD, and
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While minority enrollment in nursing programs have nearly doubled in the last twenty years, nursing has a long way to go in appropriately representing minorities in the United States (source). The current enrollment data is insufficient to address the needs
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