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How Important Is Continuing Education for Nurses?

Nurse.com

We practice as we continue to gain experience and reflect on our successes and times when we wish we could have done more. The origins of continuing education for nurses. Formal academic nursing education today provides the essential foundation for basic competent practice. The importance of continuing education.

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The Relentless School Nurse: School Nurses and School-Based Health Centers Can Work Together!

The Relentless School Nurse

The role of school nurses is critical in providing care coordination and ensuring the effective delivery of healthcare services within the school setting. We also help students manage chronic health conditions.

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Emerging Roles and Expanded Responsibilities for Certified Nursing Assistants

Every Nurse

In this article, we’ll explore the factors driving these changes and the critical importance of continuing education and professional development for CNAs in healthcare today. The Importance of Continuing Education and Professional Development As healthcare continues to evolve , the role of the CNA is also changing.

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Can an LPN/LVN Become a Certified Managed Care Nurse? The Answer May Surprise You

Registered Nursing

What Is a Managed Care Nurse? Managed care nurses , also known as case managers or care coordinators, are nurses who specialize in coordinating and managing the healthcare of patients within a managed care system. Read below to learn the steps involved so you can get started in this exciting career today.

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Dedicated Career Pathways and Holistic Benefits Inspire Employee Loyalty and Satisfaction

Consult QD

Nearly 17 years and several promotions later, Bishop has indeed developed a career within the healthcare system. But for those who aren’t looking to move up the career ladder, growth may come in the form of continuing education and the opportunity to advance their skills within an existing role.

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What Is a Healthcare Gap Analysis (or Gap Assessment)?

Relias

However, the analysis also showed that Friendly’s goal of achieving higher patient survey ratings had previously depended on a small but well-trained team of patient care coordinators. Based on the results, hospital leaders decided to reinstate two of their patient care coordinator roles.

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Engaging nurses in scholarly work

American Nurse

Nurses’ work hours typically are consumed by direct patient care, coordination, teaching, and documentation. To get their buy-in, nurses must understand the value of scholarly work and how research findings can help ensure that their current practice reflects the best and most current approach to safe patient care.