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Mentorship and structural empowerment

American Nurse

Bureau of Labor Statistics, the current national nursing shortage leaves many nursing roles—in acute care, long-term care, and community settings—unfilled. Although ideal nursing faculty have received training in nursing education pedagogy, as of 2022, according to Smiley and colleagues, only 17.4% March 2022.

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The LPN Path: Weighing the Advantages and Challenges of Licensed Practical Nursing

Every Nurse

The job outlook for LPNs remains positive, with the BLS projecting a 5% growth in employment from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. This growth is primarily driven by the aging baby boomer population and the increasing need for long-term care services.

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Best Direct-Entry Nurse Practitioner Programs of 2025

Registered Nursing

According to the BLS, nurse practitioners earned a median salary of $121,610 in 2022. Employment for NPs is projected to grow much faster than average, driven by an aging population, increased focus on preventive care, and physician shortages across the country.

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Geriatric Nurse: Expert Insights and Career Guidance

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

of the population in 2022. 2 As the demand for healthcare increases, so does the need for nurses and other healthcare practitioners trained to care for an aging population a specialty known as geriatrics. In the United States, individuals over 65+ represented 17.3% By 2040, that population is expected to grow to 22%.

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Roads, Bridges, and … Caregivers?

Penn Nursing

Penn Nursing This issue - Fall 2021 Spring 2025 Fall 2024 Spring 2024 Fall 2023 Spring 2023 Fall 2022 Spring 2022 Fall 2021 Spring 2021 Search Features Inspiring Impact: How One Campaign Changed Everything The Path Forward Nurses Innovating in Practice Policy Roads, Bridges, and … Caregivers?

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Empowering Care Through Autonomy: Story of The Four Seasons Healthcare

Celayix

With clinical credentials as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), and deep experience in long-term care across the state, provider, and insurer levels, Ronda brings both compassion and precision to the operational core of the business.

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Building Connections

Penn Nursing

About 15 percent (250,000 workers) left their jobs at nursing homes during the pandemic— more than any other health care sector—and their staffing levels still haven’t recovered. And as more people age into long-term care and the broader nursing shortage continues, even tougher times are likely ahead. The John A.