Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

A greater role for technology, especially artificial intelligence, and more states introducing legislation to allow NPs to practice at the top of their license are among the trends NPs will see in 2025. Ferrara, DNP, FNP, president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), in an interview.

Nurse Practitioner

Daily Nurse

JUNE 24, 2025

Despite years of experience as a registered nurse, this leap into advanced practice nursing territory as a nurse practitioner (NP) student feels like starting from scratch. What if I can’t answer basic questions? Do I even remember how to take a proper patient history?

Preceptors

Daily Nurse

APRIL 21, 2025

These hands-on experiences are where nurse practitioner students develop critical skills like situational awareness, team collaboration, and the ability to provide comprehensive patient care. Recognize Your Learning Style Your personal learning style significantly impacts how you absorb and integrate clinical skills.

Preceptors

Empowered Nurses

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The Hardest Part of Nursing: Politics, Pay, and Burnout While job satisfaction is high, administration and workplace politics emerged as the worst part of the job for many nurses: 22% of RNs and LPNs cited politics as their top frustration, followed closely by low pay (13%).

Clinical Nurse Specialist

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Because the needs of older patients vary from person to person, geriatric nurse responsibilities cover a broad range of tasks that may go beyond traditional nursing duties. Earn an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Our degrees are offered online, with optional on-campus immersions.**

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American Nurse

JULY 9, 2025

According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, nurses represent the largest segment of healthcare professionals, with over 5 million active RN licenses in the United States. The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health. Active RN licenses. Washington, DC: National Academies Press; 2011.

Leadership

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 18, 2025

Except for nurse practitioners who have the qualifications to prescribe some medications in limited situations, nurses cannot legally prescribe drugs. There is a written delegation of this nursing act (medication administration) by the registered nurse (nurse aide assignment sheet).

Self-Care

Registered Nursing

JUNE 22, 2025

You already know your way around bedside care, medication passes, and patient rapport—that's the superpower of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Career Mobility – Once you hold an RN license, advanced roles like Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator, or Nurse Manager come into view. In fact, the U.S.

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Nurse Practitioners in Business

MAY 29, 2025

Scope of Practice, Licensing, Malpractice Is the service within your scope of practice? Improve Coding Accuracy and Documentation If your billing is in-house, you can boost revenue by ensuring that coding accurately reflects the complexity of care you provide. appeared first on Nurse Practitioners in Business.

Malpractice

Nurse Practitioners in Business

APRIL 17, 2025

A professional will is an important, but often overlooked, document. Whether you’re a Nurse Practitioner, therapist, or other professional, if you operate independently or run a small practice, you have a responsibility to plan for your loved ones and your patients. And thats where the professional will comes into play.

Business

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

JULY 11, 2025

Nursing school clinicals, also known as practicums at some educational institutions such as USAHS, are experiences that allow aspiring nurses to gain hands-on practice caring for real patients. During nursing school clinicals, students are supervised by a nurse educator, licensed RN or physician as they hone their skills.

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Nurse Practitioners in Business

JANUARY 9, 2025

It is considered an informal business structure; no formal registration is required except for necessary licenses or permits. Even though a business can be passed on to a beneficiary, a new business must be established, complete with licenses and permits. It is the default structure if no other selection is made.

Business

American Nurse

JULY 9, 2025

Any foot care that requires a provider (nurse practitioner, physician associate, medical doctor, doctor of osteopathy, doctor of podiatric medicine) isn’t considered routine. Documentation submitted for reimbursement should include proof of CFCN accreditation. www.apma.org/apmamain/document-server/?cfp=/apmamain/assets/file/public/studies/apma2014todayspodiatristsurveyallfindings.pdf

Medicare

Nurse Practitioners in Business

JULY 5, 2023

So this truly is for all of us with licenses. Clinical documentation audits. But it’s not the only reason payers may look at clinical documentation. We all know our documentation can protect us or get us into trouble if it’s not there. How to perform a self-audit prior to submission of any documentation.

Business

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Nurse practitioners (NPs) have a great deal of responsibility regarding patient care, and as the healthcare landscape evolves, so do the daily risks NPs face. Nurse practitioner malpractice data can be used to inform and address areas of clinical improvement as well as help to improve the quality of care and patient safety.

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Daily Nurse

APRIL 24, 2023

According to “The 2022 Nurse Practitioner Professional Liability Exposure Claim Report: 5th Edition,” claims again nurse practitioners (NPs) are rising. To find out what this means and what NPs can do about it, Daily Nurse interviewed Georgia Reiner, MS, CPHRM, Risk Analyst, Nurses Service Organization (NSO).

Malpractice

Nurse Practitioners in Business

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Use a secure, HIPAA-compliant shredding service for paper documents and hard drives containing patient files. Malpractice Insurance & Professional License: Notify your state licensing board of your upcoming office closure. The post How To Close A Practice – The Right Way appeared first on Nurse Practitioners in Business.

Malpractice

Nurse Practitioners in Business

MAY 16, 2024

Improper Disposal of Records: Patient files or other documents containing PHI that are disposed of in dumpsters or other insecure locations without shredding or other proper destruction can lead to violations. Consequence : This can lead to fines, loss of license, and severe damage to the reputation of the practice and provider.

HIPAA

Board Vitals - Nursing

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

With a looming shortage of physicians, advanced practitioners are filling provider gaps in a wide range of healthcare environments. What does a nurse practitioner scope of practice encompass, and how does it differ from that of a physician assistant ? between 2012 and 2015. between 2012 and 2015. or lower.”

Nurse Practitioner

Board Vitals - Nursing

JULY 19, 2022

One of the best and, sometimes, most confusing characteristics of becoming a nurse practitioner (NP) is the ability to work in many types of jobs. Acute care nurse practitioners (ACNP) can work in a wide array of areas, which are typically related to short-term, serious incidences of illness. Emergency Medicine.

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Daily Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2023

Georgia Reiner, MS CPHRM, a Risk Analyst at the Nurses Service Organization (NSO), agrees that telehealth has been around for a while. Some nursing professionals, mainly advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), including nurse practitioners (NPs), worked in telehealth before the beginning of the pandemic.

APRN

Daily Nurse

MARCH 19, 2024

The American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) offers various certification pathways, as do the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC), the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), and numerous other nursing organizations and associations.

Nursing Certifications

Nurse.com

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

This would better position nurses to increase the types and amount of high-quality health care services that can be provided to those with complex health and social needs and improve both access to care and health equity. Impact on patient care There’s been a well-documented shortage of nurses , but this shortage also extends to physicians.

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Scrubs

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

So, she started documenting her studying process on social media. “I I was trying to figure out how I’d actually be able to study by myself and retain the information, so I started filming these videos where I’d teach myself different nursing topics by talking to the wall,” she told Business Insider.

Business

Board Vitals - Nursing

MARCH 24, 2020

In order to maintain and renew an active medical license in the state in which they practice, physicians must meet the exact educational credits and number of CME hours required by that state. Not submitting evidence of successful CME course completion as required by the state, is to risk having your license renewal denied.

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Board Vitals - Nursing

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Now is the perfect time to advance your nursing degree and become a nurse practitioner. This is a regulatory document that defines the practice, titles, specialties, and roles of an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), which includes the NP. Do you need an RN license for NP school?

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CynaMed

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

2 minute read Earning the necessary credentials to become a practicing nurse is crucial to your ability to enter the field. However, a license is not the only thing required of you. To be approved by the Board of Nursing, there are several documents you’ll need to provide.

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Registered Nursing

MAY 3, 2025

According to the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) , more than 44,000 APRNs were licensed in Texas as of 2024. Whether the role is nurse practitioner , nurse anesthetist, clinical nurse specialist, or nurse-midwife, a complete CE package tailored to Texas requirements supports seamless renewal and ongoing clinical excellence.

APRN

Registered Nursing

AUGUST 3, 2023

The process of obtaining individual licenses in multiple states can be time-consuming, and costly, and hinder the timely deployment of healthcare professionals where they are most needed. The APRN Compact also streamlines the licensing process, saving valuable time and costs for APRNs.

APRN

Minority Nurse

MARCH 19, 2024

The American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) offers various certification pathways, as do the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC), the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), and numerous other nursing organizations and associations.

Nursing Certifications

CynaMed

MAY 22, 2023

According to a study by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS,) registered nurses made on average $77,600 annually. LPN vs. RN What is the difference between a licensed professional nurse (LPN) and a registered nurse (RN)? They’re responsible for admitting and discharging patients and maintaining accurate documentation.

LPN

American Nurse

JULY 5, 2023

“COVID-19 demonstrated the impact of reducing regulatory restrictions and the benefits of granting full practice authority to nurse practitioners within Missouri,” said Sarah Oerther, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, ANEF, board vice president of advocacy for the Missouri Nurses Association (MONA).

APRN

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

DECEMBER 18, 2023

With an MSW, you can become a licensed clinical social worker and provide professional services. Physician Assistant 2022 median pay: $126,010 per year 21 A physician assistant (PA) is a licensed healthcare professional who provides medical care with education in chronic care management, preventive health and patient instruction.

Mental Health

Post University

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Nursing Resume Structure and Format The exact structure of your resume can vary based on the job for which you are applying and your own personal preference. However, any nursing resume should have the following components. To that same end, stick to common, straightforward headings (summary, work experience , etc.)

Resume

American Nurse

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Specialty team members currently consist of four geriatricians, a psychiatrist, two nurse practitioners (NPs), a physical therapist, a public health infection-control preventionist, a licensed clinical social worker, and a clinical pharmacist. Geriatrics workforce by the numbers. Health Aff. 2018;37(6):908-14. www.ruralhealth.us/NRHA/media/Emerge_NRHA/Advocacy/Policy%20documents/2020-NRHA-Policy-Document-Rural-America%E2%80%99s-Senior-Citizens.pdf

Long Term Care

Nurse Code

JULY 4, 2022

They are also expected to hold at least 4-6 years of Nursing Care and experience before working as an entry-level Nurse Manager or an Assistant Nurse Manager. The Nurse Manager’s Resume is a document created to show the qualifications of an applicant for a job title. Use fonts that are bold and formal.

Resume

Consult QD

JUNE 8, 2023

He personally uses a Word document to summarize changes to make for the next cycle and to help him prepare for visits in advance. Dr. Anderson believes more infusion nurses, physician assistants and advanced nurse practitioners are needed to focus on reducing toxicity. There should be some mechanism to do that.”

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