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Top Nursing Specialties for 2025

Diversity Nursing

GNPs specialize in managing chronic conditions, promoting healthy aging, and coordinating long-term care. Skills Required: Expertise in chronic disease management, communication, and family-centered care. Why Its Growing: The rising incidence of cancer and a patient-centered approach to oncology care.

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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.

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Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak

Health Leaders | Nursing

In long-term care, however, families and residents may worry that correcting the way staff members speak could create antagonism. Kathleen Carmody, owner of Senior Matters Home healthcare and Consulting in Columbus, Ohio, cautions her aides to address clients as Mr. or Mrs. or Ms., Then, "I asked them to stop calling," she said.

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Boosting Quality Ratings Through Better Service Plan Training

American Medical Compliance

Whether you’re running an assisted living facility, managing a long-term care home, or supporting a residential care center, your quality ratings say a lot about the kind of care you provide. Ask them what works, what’s confusing, and where they see gaps in care coordination.

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Delaware Nurses Association – President’s Report – September 2024

American Nurse

2815), Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act (S. 2713) and to protect timely access to quality nursing care in long-term care facilities. The second forum addressed care coordination and collaboration for veterans receiving community care, ensuring access to care and nurses prepared to provide care.

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What is Pre-Acute Care and Why Do We Need it?

Relias

By avoiding hospitalizations through better preventative care, fewer people will need acute care — including people who are currently in skilled nursing facilities, home health, long-term care, and inpatient rehabilitation.

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What is Pre-Acute Care and Why Do We Need it?

Relias

By avoiding hospitalizations through better preventative care, fewer people will need acute care — including people who are currently in skilled nursing facilities, home health, long-term care, and inpatient rehabilitation.