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The Future of Travel Nursing: Market Predictions for 2025

The Gypsy Nurse

Licensing Flexibility: Some states are exploring initiatives like the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), which allows nurses to practice in multiple states without needing a separate license for each one. This is expected to ease mobility for travel nurses, making it easier for them to accept contracts in different regions.

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Nursing Leadership in the First State

American Nurse

Interdisciplinary Collaborations Nurse leaders have facilitated interdisciplinary collaborations among healthcare professionals to enhance care coordination and continuity. Nurse Innovators work collaboratively with all areas of health care and other disciplines to create new tools for practice. As noted by Fernandez et al.

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Private Duty Nurse Job Description [Updated for 2025]

Registered Nursing

In 2025, as healthcare continues to expand beyond hospitals and into homes, the role of the private duty nurse has become more essential than ever, especially for patients needing long-term care, chronic condition support, or specialized attention within the comfort of their own residences. Pass the NCLEX exam for licensure (PN or RN).

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Top Online RN to BSN Programs in Chicago, IL

Registered Nursing

This accelerated program, completable in 12 months, blends flexibility with a rigorous curriculum focused on leadership, evidence-based practice, and comprehensive patient care. Ideal for working nurses, it offers synchronous and asynchronous learning options, requiring a current RN license and a minimum 2.5 GPA for admission.

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Virtual Nursing Shifts its Focus to the Patient Experience

Health Leaders | Nursing

The program has now spread to all four of Sharp's hospitals, encompassing about 600 licensed beds and 16.2 Roughly one year ago, on April 1, 2024, Sharp launched its first virtual nursing program in two selected units, focusing primarily on handling admissions from the Emergency Department and discharges.

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The 10 Least Stressful Nursing Jobs: Finding Balance in Your Career

Every Nurse

This role is often considered less stressful due to: Regular daytime hours with weekends and summers off Less intense patient care compared to hospital settings Focus on preventive care and health education Requirements typically include an RN license, pediatric nursing experience, and sometimes school nurse certification.

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Boosting Quality Ratings Through Better Service Plan Training

American Medical Compliance

This helps avoid citations and flags that can negatively impact your star ratings or license status. Resident-Centered Care The more aligned your team is on each resident’s care plan, the more personalized and respectful the care becomes. Consistency in care routines reduces confusion for both residents and staff.