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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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Why Nursing Certification Matters

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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.

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Nurse Mentorship Can Boost Confidence and Foster Growth (Podcast)

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We don’t know it all, and the closer you get to the mountain you realize how much more knowledge there is out there to learn,” says Lydia Booher, PhD(c), APRN, ACNS-BC, ONC, a clinical nurse specialist at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. “If Whether you are a new graduate or experienced nurse, engaging in a mentorship can be transformative. “We

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ANA-Ohio President’s Message: Looking Forward to 2024

American Nurse

The series was aired nationally on PBS NewsHour highlighting the work of Ohio APRN, [link]. Maybe it was your preceptor or nursing manager that encourage you during the challenging moments you faced in your career. In the second quarter issue of our journal, we want to highlight nurses along with our association accomplishments.

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Mitigating the Nursing Shortage Crisis: A Nurse’s Perspective

American Nurse

Formal, contracted nurse residency programs of several weeks to months—which could include one-on-one shifts with a preceptor, lectures by the providers they’ll work alongside, go-to unit mentors, classes, and required certifications in that unit’s area of specialty—would truly bridge the gap between student and professional. March 23, 2023.

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Nurses With DNP Degree Are Sorely Needed in Health Care and Education

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Registered nurses often seek licensure after completing a diploma program or earning an Associate Degree in Nursing(ADN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), according to Angela Renee Stewart, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, AOCNP, TTS, Clinical Assistant Professor at Baylor University, Louise Herrington School of Nursing.

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Nurse Recruiters Share Top Tips for Negotiating Salary

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Although APRNs (52%) and LPNs (41%) were more likely to negotiate their salaries, only 31% of RNs said negotiating salary is something they do all or most of the time. The other thing I would recommend to nurses is to become a preceptor or a charge nurse,” Mazzaro said. The data revealed regular merit increases were the No.