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Healthcare Executive Completes Third Post University Degree, Makes Plans for Doctorate

Post University

She spent a year as an area administrator/executive director position for a national provider of in-home healthcare services. After finishing the MSN and MBA – Healthcare programs in August 2024, Kay applied to a chief nursing officer position at Oak Hill, a provider of services to people with disabilities.

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It Took a Village: New Mother and Psychiatric Nurse Earns MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Post University

From LPN to ADN to BSN In 2011, Mercy finished her associate degree in nursing, which allowed her to transition into a nursing role at her two jobs (the nursing home and home healthcare provider). Mercy then joined Middlesex Healthcare Services, another home healthcare provider, as an RN administrator.

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Celebrating Janice Bailey’s Exceptional Care and Compassion

Daily Nurse

This week, we’re thrilled to spotlight Janice Bailey, an extraordinary certified nurse aide (CNA) with BAYADA Home Health Care in Greensboro, NC. Congratulations, Janice Bailey, on being our Nurse of the Week and for your remarkable contributions to home healthcare. Nominate a Nurse of the Week!

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

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

A few examples of pediatric nurse specialty areas include: Oncology: In 2024, nearly 10,000 children in the U.S. Most of the remainder of the pediatric nursing workforce is in doctors offices, community hospitals, major medical centers, schools and home healthcare settings. Home, NCSBN, 2024, [link].

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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?, TriMedika, November 21, 2024, [link]. 6 Clostridioides difficile (C. diff), Staphylococcus aureus (staph), Klebsiella and Escherichia coli (E.

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Combating Workplace Violence in Home Healthcare

Relias

Workplace violence is a growing concern in many sectors, but it’s particularly challenging in home healthcare settings. Home health workers provide essential services, often to vulnerable populations, in environments that are not always controlled or predictable. 46% of respondents reported feeling burnt out.

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Home Healthcare Benefits for Nurses and Patients

Nurse.com

Rather than leaving the profession altogether, nurses should consider the benefits of home health care positions compared to working in the hospital environment. Home Healthcare Benefits for Nurses. Nurses working in the home healthcare can more easily see the fruits of their labor. contact hours).