Diversity Nursing

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Chief Nursing Officer On a day-to-day basis, the CNO of a healthcare organization is kept busy by a wide range of responsibilities. Between communicating with team members, implementing new protocols, and evaluating department performance, a CNO completes leadership tasks each day that allow the rest of the organization to function well.

Nursing Informatics

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The previous onboarding process for PCAs included a state tested nursing assistant (STNA) program offered by a local career training facility. Many PCAs reported that the curriculum didn’t cover the skill and time management needs of an acute care facility; it focused on long-term care/skilled nursing facilities.

Chief Nursing Officer

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Aromatherapy for residents, staff and family members at a long-term care and rehabilitation facility to reduce stress and anxiety. Enhancement to a staff break room with new appliances and seating to provide a space for staff rejuvenation and wellness promotion away from patient care.

Long Term Care

Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Anne Dabrow Woods has incredible insight into nursing as a practicing critical care nurse practitioner and nursing educator with over 39 years of experience and counting. How long have you been in nursing, and what are some of your roles during that time? We have to educate people.

Nurse Shortage

Post University

DECEMBER 15, 2023

LPNs may find work in a variety of healthcare settings, including physicians’ offices, long-term care facilities, hospitals, and nursing homes. In all states, nurses are required to pass this exam to obtain licensure. Pursue nursing opportunities.

APRN

IntelyCare

JULY 18, 2023

Building a positive workplace culture can do wonders for a long-term care facility’s reputation and ability to attract new hires. On the flip side, a poor culture will make it harder to retain nursing staff and hinder the ability to fill beds. Read on to learn more.

Long Term Care

Post University

AUGUST 6, 2024

Nursing Career Paths With an Associate Degree An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) prepares individuals primarily for roles as Registered Nurses (RNs). ADN-prepared nurses play a crucial role in healthcare by providing direct patient care in settings such as hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.

APRN

Registered Nursing

APRIL 6, 2025

This comprehensive guide will walk you through the educational pathways, licensure requirements, and career prospects to help you make informed decisions on your nursing journey. Educational Pathways to RN Licensure To become a registered nurse in South Florida, you must complete an approved nursing education program.

Long Term Care

Minority Nurse

APRIL 5, 2023

At the MSN level, l concentrated on nursing education. I started healthcare in ambulatory care as MA. I entered a nursing role in critical care for 14 years. Then, I transitioned to outpatient ambulatory care as an interventional radiology nurse. I then duplicated the same situation for MSN.

Work-Life Balance

Scrubs

MAY 30, 2024

Successful nurses possess a unique combination of personal qualities and skills. Qualities like empathy, patience, emotional resilience, and excellent communication skills are essential. Consider factors like the level of patient interaction, the pace of the work, and the type of care provided.

Nurse Practitioner

Registered Nursing

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The program covers essential nursing assistant skills, including patient care, infection control, and communication. Miles Community College’s CNA program combines classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experience to ensure that students are well-prepared for the responsibilities of a CNA.

Long Term Care

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

JANUARY 15, 2023

There are many different nursing jobs and specialties. 1 Learning the four key levels of nursing jobs can help guide you. 2 The following positions are organized by the nurse’s level of education and licensing, but there are many ways to advance your career and assume more responsibilities.

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Code

JULY 3, 2022

They also work in care facilities, where they supervise Nursing personnel in various parts of the facility, such as a Nursing home or assisted living facility. However, becoming a Nurse Manager is not for everyone. What Makes a Good Nurse Manager?

Nurse Manager

Nurse Code

JULY 5, 2022

Enroll in a Nursing Program The first step toward being a Director of Nursing is to enroll in a Nursing program. You can either join a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or an Associate Degree in Nursing. Earn the RN Designation The second critical step in your DON Career is to earn the Registered Nurse Designation.

Licensing

Post University

OCTOBER 6, 2023

According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing , accelerated nursing programs are gaining popularity because they allow non-nursing graduates the opportunity to streamline their nursing education and begin working in the field more quickly.

Licensing

Nurse.com

APRIL 8, 2022

“Ambulatory nursing is really about collaboration and coordination,” said Johnson, a patient navigator, coach, consultant and nurse leader for more than 35 years. Nurses are pivotal in ambulatory care delivery. Seventy-five percent of all visits in ambulatory care are for chronicity of illness,” Johnson said.

Nursing Certifications

American Nurse

OCTOBER 2, 2023

1980s: Kennedy lesion Fast forward to the 1980s, when Karen Lou Kennedy, a nurse practitioner in a 500-bed mid-Western long-term care facility, observed that some residents rapidly developed skin breakdown, usually on their buttocks, and died within 6 weeks to months.

Long Term Care

American Nurse

JULY 1, 2024

Identify techniques to communicate as a first responder to a victim of human trafficking. You want to ensure accurate communication between the patient and yourself. Can they reason through the risks, benefits, and alternatives, and then communicate a choice freely and voluntarily? Only use a professional certified interpreter.

Mental Health