Changing careers is often exhilarating and terrifying, especially after being in the same profession and sector for so long. Making a significant professional transition might raise hundreds of questions and concerns. In our society, nursing is a vital profession, especially […]
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The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN), the benchmark for specialty certification across the emergency spectrum, announces the 2022 winners of its annual BCEN National Certification Champion Award. One winner in each category was selected based on their commitment to emergency, pediatric emergency,
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Each nurse’s path to entering the field is unique – no two nurses share the exact string of experiences, influences, or circumstances that first sparked their desire to help patients. For me, an unexpected kidney failure diagnosis as a 25-year-old
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The average total incurred amount of a nurse practitioner malpractice claim has increased to $332,137 – a jump of more than 10.5% since 2017, according to a newly released claim report published by the Nurses Service Organization (NSO), a division of Aon
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Cross Country Healthcare’s annual national survey of nursing professionals and students finds nurses remain passionate about patient care despite historical issues in need of reform. Barabasa National survey participants include 1,780 nursing professionals and students at healthcare and hospital facilities
From the practical to the personal, here are eight things every nurse needs to be successful at any stage in their career. Basic Supplies Clickable pens and a foldable clipboard that you can fit in your scrub pocket are always
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Following a successful pilot of its innovative Academy of Clinical Essentials (ACE) initiative, the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is preparing to welcome its first full class of nursing students as the program expands to more locations across Maryland.
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Nursing certifications are essential for nurses and provide additional assurance that the RNs caring for patients are competent, well-trained, seasoned professionals. Numerous studies demonstrate that nurse certification improves patient care and safety. According to a 2002 poll, more than 73%
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Healthcare and information technology are two very different fields. But the digital age has paved the way for careers suitable for healthcare professionals who understand and have expertise in both areas. What is Healthcare IT and Why is it Important?
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Patients critically ill with COVID-19 are at exceptionally high risk for developing healthcare-associated pressure injuries (HAPrIs). Therefore, nurses and other clinicians should be extra vigilant with assessments and protective interventions, according to a study published in AACN Advanced Critical Care. “Pressure
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