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Maryland’s Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit: A Call to Action

American Nurse

Introduction In 2016, Maryland became one of the first states to implement a Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit. The aim of this legislation was to help alleviate healthcare workforce shortages in the State, and it provided a tax incentive to nurse practitioner student preceptors. Rasheed et al, 2020).

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Nurse Practitioner vs. Doctor: Key Differences Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

A nurse practitioner is a licensed clinician who is focused on providing evidence-based, empathic care to patients. Pass the NCLEX-RN examination: Pass the NCLEX to earn your nursing license, required for practice as a registered nurse (RN). Before applying for a medical license and practicing in the U.S., Pass the U.S.

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Finding the Right Clinical Rotations: A Guide for NP Students

Daily Nurse

According to a 2023 cross-sectional study published in Nursing Reports, 93.7% The search for quality clinical sites and experienced nurse practitioner preceptors often becomes overwhelming, especially when balanced with ongoing coursework, family responsibilities, and existing nursing positions.

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Understanding Nursing Shortages in the U.S. for 2023

Daily Nurse

Five significant issues impacting ongoing nursing shortages include: Turnover : In February 2023, the National Library of Medicine reported that the average turnover rate nationwide was 8.8% This number was the highest in decades due to capacity issues, including insufficient clinical sites, classroom space, faculty, and clinical preceptors.

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5 Shortest RN to MSN Programs for 2025: Fast-Track Your Nursing Career

Registered Nursing

Admission requires an RN license, a minimum GPA of 3.0, Requires RN license and experience. GPA, an RN license, and two years of RN experience. RN license required. Admission prerequisites include a BSN, an active RN license, and a minimum 3.3 and two years of RN experience. Online program flexibility.

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Mitigating the Nursing Shortage Crisis: A Nurse’s Perspective

American Nurse

In the recent Nurse.org 2023 State of Nursing report, 91% of nurses said they believed the nursing shortage was continuing to worsen, citing burnout, poor working conditions, insufficient pay, and lack of appreciation as the primary reasons. March 23, 2023. nurse.org/docs/State+of+Nursing+-+2023.pdf References Advisory Board.

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On leaving and loving nursing

American Nurse

The 2022 National Nursing Workforce Study conducted by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) reported that an estimated 100,000 (to as many as 200,000) RNs and 34,000 licensed practical (LPNs) and vocational nurses left the workforce over the past 2 years. The reason? The pandemic. Although acute care hospitals employ 73.5%