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Geriatric Nurse: Expert Insights and Career Guidance

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

million Americans reached the retirement milestone of 65, the most significant surge in U.S. 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. of the population in 2022.

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How Nurse Practitioners Are Filling Gaps in Primary Care

Post University

Strengthening the Primary Care Workforce to Support Community Needs In 2024, 13,000 fewer primary care physicians were practicing in the United States than the number actually needed to adequately serve the country’s population, according to estimates from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

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The Relentless School Nurse: Where Do We Go From Here?

The Relentless School Nurse

Building strong peer networks, participating in professional communities, and seeking mental health support when needed can help manage stress and prevent burnout. Look for opportunities to streamline documentation and administrative tasks through technology. The countdown is on for me, my friends. More to come…

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Nursing Shortage: A 2024 Data Study Reveals Key Insights

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

The Retirement Drain The population surge from the baby boomer generation has led not only to a greater number of aging patients but also means that a large portion of the nursing workforce is heading toward retirement – which makes the nurse shortage even more severe. 6 No healthcare system can function without skilled nurses.

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Unexpected Career Paths in Forensic Nursing

Registered Nursing

These professionals help: Identify and document combat-related injuries for legal or medical claims Treat victims of military sexual trauma (MST) Work with veterans suffering from PTSD and other psychological injuries These roles exist within Veterans Affairs hospitals, military bases, and deployment zones.

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Uncovering the Extent and Drivers of Burnout Among Hispanic Nurses

Penn Nursing

Researchers from Penn Nursing and the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics , however, saw that little attention was paid to the crisis specifically among Hispanic nurses, who make up 6% of the nursing workforce in the United States but face disproportionate challenges.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Let’s Break Through the Misconceptions About School Nursing in 2024! May 8th is OUR DAY!

The Relentless School Nurse

It’s time to dispel the notion that school nursing is merely a retirement job or a role of lesser importance. In reality, school nursing is an independent specialty practice that is both challenging and rewarding, often underappreciated despite its crucial role in student health and well-being.