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

Every Nurse

For instance, LPNs working in government facilities or specialty hospitals may earn higher wages compared to those in nursing care facilities. 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.

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Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing: What Is It & Key Insights

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

**The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner role specialty is not available for the DNP program. Sources “What is Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing?,” American Nurses Association (ANA) Nursing Resources Hub, June 1, 2023, [link]. Wolters Kluwer , September 16, 2022, [link]. and Morris, M.,

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Nursing Shortage: A 2024 Data Study Reveals Key Insights

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

The Retirement Drain The population surge from the baby boomer generation has led not only to a greater number of aging patients but also means that a large portion of the nursing workforce is heading toward retirement – which makes the nurse shortage even more severe. American Nursing Association, Federal Advocacy, ACN, n.d.,

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Alcohol screening in acute care settings

American Nurse

In 2023, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reported that binge drinking among adults between the ages of 35 and 50 years reached an all-time high in 2022, representing a significant 5- and 10-year increase. Workplace violence 2021-2022. bls.gov/iif/factsheets/workplace-violence-2021-2022.htm 2022;117(4):877-89.

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Top 10 Healthcare Career Resources Articles of 2022

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

With 2022 coming to a close and 2023 right around the corner, we’d like to take a moment to recap the best blogs HospitalRecruiting that were published this year. Our job board is proud to continue offering resources for healthcare professionals and employers alike, so today we would like to recognize the standouts.

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Resources to better understand racism in nursing

American Nurse

The keynote speaker was Kenya Beard, EdD, AGACNP-BC, CNE, ANEF, FAAN, associate provost for social mission and academic excellence at Chamberlain University and the Commission’s representative for the National League for Nursing. See Allyship in Nursing ) Source: “Allyship in Nursing” Infographic.

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The Nursing Shortage: Looking Ahead to 2023

Nurse.com

And in 2023, recruiting and retaining good nurses could be the most critical area of focus in determining a hospital’s success. The financial cost of the nursing shortage couldn’t be clearer. The 2022 Nurse Salary Research Report by Nurse.com found that of 2,516 nurses surveyed, 29% were considering leaving the profession altogether.