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Nursing Leadership in the First State

American Nurse

In the first state of Delaware, nurse leaders have been at the forefront of implementing transformative changes in healthcare delivery systems, promoting patient-centered care, and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations to address the evolving needs of the population. As noted by Fernandez et al. As noted by Fernandez et al.

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Private Duty Nurse Job Description [Updated for 2025]

Registered Nursing

Private duty nursing is a growing and in-demand field offering a highly personalized approach to patient care. A private duty nurse is a licensed nurse (either RN or LPN/LVN ) who provides one-on-one care to a single patient, usually in their home. What Is a Private Duty Nurse?

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Nurses as Vital Partners in the Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance

Amercan Journal of Nursing

Photo: Shutterstock Reducing the impact of antimicrobial therapy is a part of fundamental practice for health care providers, pharmacists, microbiologists, and public health professionals. However, the number of nurses practicing across every health care setting makes us critical and active partners.

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Explore Best RN to BSN Programs Near Hartford, Connecticut

Registered Nursing

Known as the Insurance Capital of the World, Hartford sits at the crossroads of finance, biomedical research, and patient‑centered care. Modern RN‑to‑BSN pathways combine self‑paced online courses with local practicums, letting you finish in as little as three semesters while keeping your weekend shifts at Hartford Hospital.

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The Relentless School Nurse: The Uphill Battle – Reflections and Realities as Another School Year Closes

The Relentless School Nurse

The Weight We Carried Mental Health Crises Are Part of My/Our Daily Routine Each day brought students to my office with invisible wounds, panic attacks, sleeplessness, self-harm, and deep anxiety. I pushed for access to care, connected families to community resources, and called every clinic in town until I found someone who would help.

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Understanding FWA Compliance in Healthcare

American Medical Compliance

Consequently, these will lead to financial losses and poor patient care. The law aims to prevent self-referral arrangements that could lead to overutilization of services, inappropriate medical decision-making, and increased healthcare costs. Compliance with physician self-referral law requires strict adherence to its provisions.

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Selecting Staffing Models: How CNOs Can Nurture Patients and Nurses

Health Leaders | Nursing

According to Vicky Tilton , vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer at Valley Children's Healthcare , there are several innovative staffing models that CNOs could implement at their health systems. Leveraging advanced practice nurses can help enhance care delivery while filling gaps in the workforce.