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Switching Careers To Nursing

Diversity Nursing

If you don't have a prior Bachelor’s degree, you can become a Registered Nurse (RN) with an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or you can enter the workforce even quicker by becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). T he NCLEX-PN is required to practice as an LPN.

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Understanding Nursing Shortages in the U.S. for 2023

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If current trends hold, the report projects severe healthcare staff shortages in some states as soon as 2026. Of those, 21 will fall short of filling the demand for qualified RNs by at least 1,000 nurses by 2026. However, others will keep up with demand and surpass it. T he Mercer report provides details for the 48 contiguous states.

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Employment Considerations for Long Term Care Facilities under the Biden-Harris Administration

Healthcare Law Insights blog

Proposal to Adopt the Total-Nursing-Hours-Per-Resident-Day Staffing Measure for Purposes of the Value Based Purchasing Program Beginning in Fiscal Year 2026. CMS proposed to adopt a Total Nursing Hours per Resident Day Staffing measure beginning Fiscal Year 2026, citing the impact of nurse staffing on patient outcomes and quality of care.

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Duke University Health Joins With Durham Tech to Boost Nursing Numbers

Health Leaders | Nursing

North Carolina is one of 21 states that will fall short of filling the demand for qualified registered nurses by at least 1,000 nurses by 2026, a Mercer Report study found. This agreement comes at a critical time. The state currently has a shortage of 13,112 RNs. "We

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20 Questions You’ll Want To Know About the NCLEX

Nurse.com

Through March 31, 2026, NCSBN has set the standard at 0.00 This service, however, does not authorize candidates to serve as licensed/registered nurses. How long after passing the NCLEX does it take to receive your license? Is it possible to take the NCLEX in one state but receive your license in another state?

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Multistate Nurse Licensing: What You Need to Know

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the need for an additional 203,700 new RNs each year through 2026 to fill newly created positions and to replace retiring nurses. With so many positions to fill, working across state lines will help you expand your options as a registered nurse, but you’ll need to get licensed in multiple states.