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The real value of nursing certification

American Nurse

Certified individuals report feeling a sense of pride and achievement, feeling more professionally competent, having improved employability and advancement, and being positioned for better compensation and career longevity, according to a 2019 Institute for Credentialing Excellence Value of Certification study. She was indeed a trailblazer.

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What to Know About Continuing Education for Nurses

IntelyCare

Nursing education doesn’t stop after you receive your license. Instead, nurses at all practice levels are required to complete continuing education (CE) courses. These are also referred to as continuing nursing education (CNE) courses. What are Continuing Education Courses? What is NCPD?

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What to Know About Continuing Education for Nurses

IntelyCare

Nursing education doesn’t stop after you receive your license. Instead, nurses at all practice levels are required to complete continuing education (CE) courses. These are also referred to as continuing nursing education (CNE) courses. What are Continuing Education Courses? What is NCPD?

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The Rise of Malpractice Claims Against NPs

Daily Nurse

In December 2019, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) reported that 290,000 NPs were licensed to practice in the United States. percent of licensed NPs in the U.S. In November 2022, the AANP reported that the number of NPs in the workforce had increased to 355,000. Please explain.

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How to Become a Speech Pathologist: 6 Meaningful Career Steps

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

A speech-language pathologist assists and guides patients to improve their quality of life through better social interaction, educational growth and career opportunities. Some state-specific requirements may depend on the setting you plan to work in , such as education, telemedicine or early intervention.

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Nurse Practitioner vs. Physician Assistant: Key Differences

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

A nurse practitioner (NP) is a licensed clinician who provides comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages. x-rays, lab work) Educating patients about healthy lifestyle choices and disease prevention Counseling patients about their health care plan Other specialty-specific responsibilities What Is a Physician Assistant?

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Patient care assistant training

American Nurse

In response to this feedback, nursing and hospital and developed an in-house training program that reduced the time and costs associated with new PCA education. To ensure these unlicensed healthcare workers can meet the demands of the work required of them, they must receive appropriate training and ongoing education.