University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

MAY 16, 2025

On August 23, 2024, he walked across the stage at the commencement ceremony in St. Our degree gives us a license to mentor those we encounter, says Dr. Heavey. Heavey, learning and personal growth are not just milestones to achieve but values to live by. His desire for continued growth took him back to the classroom in his late 70s.

Leadership

Registered Nursing

JULY 28, 2025

Despite Connecticut's modest size, the state's average RN wage reached $96,570 in 2024, fourth‑highest in New England , and local hospitals now ask diploma and ADN nurses to earn a bachelor's within two years of hire. Admission Requirements Unencumbered Connecticut RN license Minimum 2.7 Sources U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Preceptors

Health Leaders | Nursing

APRIL 28, 2025

1, 2024, there were more than 1,000 open registered nursing positions in Nevada hospitals. Those hospitals would need to hire thousands of nurses to reach the national average of nurse-to-patient ratios, and the problem will only get worse as the existing nursing workforce begins to age out and retire. As of Jan.

Licensing

Penn Nursing

DECEMBER 15, 2023

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Leadership

Health Leaders | Nursing

JUNE 26, 2025

Without them, the retired Episcopal priest said, "I would be, and my building would be, desolate." Nursing homes have struggled to replace licensed nurses, who can find better-paying jobs at hospitals and doctors' offices, as well as nursing assistants, who can earn more working at big-box stores or fast-food joints.

Long Term Care

Minority Nurse

DECEMBER 29, 2023

To get started, find a budgeting tool, use a spreadsheet, or even grab a pad of paper and enter in all of your income from full-time work, side jobs, cash you receive after taxes, health care or insurances, and 401k or retirement savings have been deducted. The post Start 2024 With a Budget Plan first appeared on Minority Nurse.

Retirement

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

There are over 630,000 active licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPNs) in the United States and 2,700 are in the State of Delaware. Additional areas of nursing that LPNs work in are home health, retirement/assisted living facilities, psychiatric/mental health, substance abuse, and outpatient/ambulatory clinics.

Licensing

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The Board licenses qualified individuals as licensed practical nurses, registered nurses or advanced practice registered nurses. The South Carolina (SC) Board of Nursing oversees licensure renewal for all active LPN, RN and APRN licenses across SC every other year in even years.

APRN

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

JUNE 13, 2024

To gain this valuable clinical experience, you may be required to obtain a temporary license , referred to as a limited license or intern license, from the board of speech-language pathology and audiology in your state. Check the state licensing information for clarification. per hour, as of April 2024.

Communication

Registered Nursing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Pros of Becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Stepping into nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) can be an exciting and rewarding choice. While not as lucrative as registered nursing, it offers a stable income, often accompanied by benefits such as healthcare, retirement plans, and educational opportunities.

LPN

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

She holds compact licensure in the State of Missouri as a Registered Nurse and is also licensed as an advance practice nurse in Missouri as an Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist. I have always had a clinical practice, but I also began a career in academic nursing and recently retired from academia after 12 years as an associate professor.

APRN

Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

On a related note, Staffing Industry Analysts project continued growth in this space, with allied health travel jobs increasing by 5% in 2023 and 2024. These healthcare professionals, on the whole, tend to be newer to traveling, likely explaining why they emphasize onboarding and ratios at a facility when considering offers.

Travel Nursing

Health Leaders | Nursing

JANUARY 29, 2024

Many veteran nurses are retiring and taking their knowledge and experience with them. Pillar: Nursing Image: Tags: education medical education nurses nursing wellness Secondary Pillars: Nursing Article Type: Analysis Published Date: Monday, January 29, 2024 Hide sidebars: Render small main image:

Nurse Shortage

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

JULY 1, 2024

Other options include borrowing money against your retirement accounts or taking out a second mortgage—but be careful not to get in too deep. Get your EIN from the IRS, make sure your PT license is up to date, purchase professional liability insurance coverage and set up a business bank account and credit card.

Business

American Nurse

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

BMC offers interventions, including a licensed social worker and an employee assistance program, to address unhealthy anxiety. Several who planned to retire have stayed on and continue to play an instrumental role in educating new practitioners. 2024; 19(2). The authors work at Boston Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts.

Professional Development

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

JULY 1, 2024

population ages, the demand for practitioners in health professions like occupational therapy (OT) will likely grow ¹ The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts that between 2022 and 2032, an average of 16,100 occupational therapist jobs will open each year, mainly due to retirements or career changes. As the U.S.

Health Insurance

American Nurse

JULY 10, 2023

Unfortunately, these statistics haven’t wavered much and continue at a time when nurses are retiring and leaving the workforce for various reasons, including fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. I started my career in nursing as an LPN [licensed practical nurse] and then became an RN.” I think I’m in year 36 [of practice].

Leadership

American Nurse

APRIL 2, 2024

In addition, according to the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice (NACNEP), the average doctorally prepared nurse faculty member is in their 50s, which means they may soon retire. 2024; 19(4). American Nurse Journal. Doi: 10.51256/ANJ042432 References American Association of Colleges of Nursing. October 2022.

Preceptors

Health Leaders | Nursing

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The only time you'll likely find a gastroenterologist or neurologist in rural America is if they've retired there. The MAVEN Project is a nonprofit organization that has built a network of retired and active providers and specialists to virtually mentor and support providers in rural areas and those who work with underserved populations. "We

Medicare

American Nurse

JULY 1, 2024

Has someone ever denied you possession of your own identification (driver’s license, travel documents)? Dawn Moeller retired in April 2024 after a 38-year career in nursing. 2024; 19(7). Ask the right questions Asking the right questions can help identify a victim of human trafficking. Has someone physically hurt you?

Mental Health