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The Time for Action Is Now: We Must Take Bold Steps to Transform the Nursing Profession

Daily Nurse

The Introduction to Home Healthcare Nursing course can help nursing students prepare for the home health nursing specialty through tailored educational experiences.

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How to Become a Pediatric Nurse: All You Need to Know

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Most of the remainder of the pediatric nursing workforce is in doctors offices, community hospitals, major medical centers, schools and home healthcare settings. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports a median salary of $86,070 for all registered nurses (RNs) and $129,480 for nurse practitioners (NPs) as of May 2023.

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Infection Control Nurse: Job Description & How to Become One

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Each year, more than half a million people get healthcare-associated infections in the United States. Sources TriMedika Team, Infection Control Nurses Why Are They Vital to Healthcare?, Baylor College of Medicine, Emerging Infectious Diseases, Department of Molecular Virology and Micobiology, 2023, [link].

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2023 Guide: How Much Do Physical Therapists Make?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Bureau of Labor Statistic, “Medical Scientists,” Occupational Outlook Handbook, last modified 2023, [link] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic, “Medical Scientists,” Occupational Outlook Handbook, last modified 2023, [link] U.S.

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2023 Interim HealthCare Nurse of the Year on Getting Young Professionals into Geriatrics

Health Leaders | Nursing

For Tammy Schmitz, what began with a nudge from her father turned into a nursing career spanning three decades and being named Interim HealthCare's 2023 Nurse of the Year. Lack of interest from young professionals stems from lack of exposure. I was very lucky as an LPN back then," she said. "I

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2023 Interim Health Nurse of the Year on Getting Young Professionals into Geriatrics

Health Leaders | Nursing

For Tammy Schmitz, what began with a nudge from her father turned into a nursing career [CD1] spanning three decades and being named Interim Healthcare's 2023 Nurse of the Year. Lack of interest from young professionals stems from lack of exposure. I was very lucky as an LPN back then," she said. "I

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Occupational Therapy vs. Physical Therapy

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

K-12 schools and home healthcare. Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Physical Therapists: What Physical Therapists Do,” Occupational Outlook Handbook , last modified December 2023, [link]. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Physical Therapists: Work Environment,” Occupational Outlook Handbook , last modified December 2023, [link].