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COVID-19: How RNs Can Help Overcome Public Vaccine Hesitancy

Penn Nursing

Ulrich and Julie Fairman | Illustration by Stefania Infante Spring 2021 Vaccines have been on the minds of many Americans. The public trusts nurses, and RNs will play critical roles in public health communication efforts and in vaccine distribution. By Connie M. SARs-CoV-2 cases are increasing across the U.S.

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Protecting Our Nurses: How Memorial Hermann Health System is Tackling Workplace Violence and Building a Culture of Kindness

Daily Nurse

Findings from a 2021 Texas Nurses Association report stated that nearly 40% of nurses reported experiencing physical violence at work, while over 70% said they had faced verbal abuse. Thankfully, Palomeque is quick to say she feels safer coming to work after joining Memorial Hermann. Unfortunately, that is not the case in all hospitals.

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The evolving landscape of nursing leadership

American Nurse

The AACN reports that, from 2020 to 2021, the number of students enrolled in DNP programs increased from 39,530 to 40,834. According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, nurses represent the largest segment of healthcare professionals, with over 5 million active RN licenses in the United States. DeNisco SM.

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22 Non-Clinical Occupational Therapy Jobs to Consider

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Media Careers Healthcare entrepreneurs can find many ways to communicate with their audiencewhether peers or patients through alternative jobs for occupational therapists in the media. Rachel Coley, CanDo Kiddo, CanDo Kiddo, 2021, [link]. In this role, you can develop or find accessibility technology for people with disabilities.

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Nursing Education: Pipeline to the Future

Minority Nurse

In the world of nursing, consistent rates of students graduating from nursing programs, becoming licensed, and successfully entering the workforce are critical to the long-term viability of the nursing profession and the healthcare system itself. decrease since 2021. from 2021 to 2022. from 2021 to 2022.

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LPNs in modified care delivery models

American Nurse

A care delivery model redesign, featuring licensed practical nurses) in an expert-led team-based approach was measured for success. They recognized that teamwork, delegation, and communication among RNs, licensed professional nurses (LPNs), and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) must play a role. in 2021 to 5.0%

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Risks Facing Nurse Practitioners Today

Minority Nurse

Nurses Service Organization (NSO) and CNA have published the new edition of the Nurse Practitioner Professional Liability Exposure Claim Report analyzing 232 closed professional liability claims against NPs, student NPs, and NPs covered through a CNA-insured healthcare business over five years (2017-2021).