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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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From Capitol to Clinic – Q1 Nursing Legislation Update

Capitol Beat

131 ) The Providing Real-World Education and Clinical Experience by Precepting Tomorrows (PRECEPT) Nurses Act would set up a 7-year pilot program to provide a $2,000 tax credit for nurse preceptors. The bill would improve access to care, particularly in rural and underserved communities where APRNs often serve as primary care providers.

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Accreditation News

Penn Nursing

As you know, being accredited by the CCNE is crucial as it ensures that nursing programs meet high standards of quality and integrity, which are essential for preparing competent and effective healthcare professionals.”

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

Registered Nursing

Clinical Placement Support Investigate whether the program assists with clinical site placement or if you’re responsible for securing your own preceptors and clinical experiences, particularly important for working professionals. This ensures quality education and eligibility for certification exams.

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Frontier Nursing University Names Dr. Paula Alexander-Delpech Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer

Minority Nurse

PMHNP-BC, APRN, as its Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO). Dr. Alexander-Delpech serves as co-chair of the President’s Task Force on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the Faculty, Staff, and Preceptor Development and Retention sub-committee of the DEI Task Force. Performing at the Highest Level. “Dr.

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To Build the Workforce, We Need More Nurse Educators

Nurse.com

The causes included insufficient numbers of nurse faculty, clinical sites, classroom space, clinical preceptors , and budget constraints. The AACN said in its 2021–2022 Enrollment and Graduations in Baccalaureate and Graduate Programs in Nursing report that 91,938 qualified applications to U.S. nursing schools were turned away in 2021.

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Why Nursing Certification Matters

Nurse.com

Before they can earn their critical care certification, nurses must have an unencumbered RN or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license. The National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy (NAWCO) requires nurses to obtain hands-on experience in wound care before they can become a certified wound care nurse.