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Keeping Your License Safe: Best Practices for Nurses When Passing Narcotics

Empowered Nurses

Whether in the ER, med-surg, ICU, or long-term care, passing controlled substances is routineand it’s also one of the fastest ways to put your license (and livelihood) at risk if you’re not careful. These checks are your first defense against both patient harm and license jeopardy. Review them.

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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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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. This helps avoid citations and flags that can negatively impact your star ratings or license status.

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Geriatric Nurse: Expert Insights and Career Guidance

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Settings for geriatric careers include primary care offices, hospitals, home health services, assisted living communities, senior centers, nursing homes and rehabilitation and long-term care facilities. Earn an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

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Foot care nursing

American Nurse

CFCN® requirements for billing Medicare An RN who holds foot care certification (CFCN®) may perform Medicare-covered foot care services when all of the following requirements are met: The CFCN performs foot care services under the direct supervision of a physician or other practitioner. www.apma.org/apmamain/document-server/?cfp=/apmamain/assets/file/public/studies/apma2014todayspodiatristsurveyallfindings.pdf

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Navigating the World of Long-Term Care: A Guide for Nurses

Minority Nurse

In the vast and varied landscape of healthcare careers, long-term care is sometimes overlooked. What is Long-term Care? Long-term care (LTC) refers to a range of services to meet a person’s health or personal care needs for an extended period.

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The Rise of Malpractice Claims Against NPs

Daily Nurse

Many older Americans receive care from aging services facilities across the United States. There are currently about 14 million people receiving some form of long-term care services. However, aging service facilities need more staffing to meet regulatory and quality of care standards. Please explain.