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St. Paul Wipes Out $40 Million in Medical Debt for 32,000 Residents

Scrubs

Medical debt is often seen as unavoidable or inescapable, with the costs of treatments, emergency care, and hospital stays piling up unexpectedly. This sentiment captures the sense of relief and empowerment that comes with debt forgiveness.

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Most In-Demand RN Specialties in California: Where to Focus Your Nursing Career

Registered Nursing

Understanding these high-demand areas can help both new nursing students and experienced RNs make strategic decisions about their education and career paths.

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Why Every School Needs a Full-Time Registered Nurse

Empowered Nurses

In todays rapidly evolving educational environment, student health and safety have never been more critical. This not only puts students at risk but also diverts educators from their primary role: teaching. Conclusion The presence of a full-time registered nurse is not a luxuryit is a necessity.

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Crossing State Lines: Can a School Nurse Travel to Another State with Students? 

Empowered Nurses

However, there’s a critical distinction that many don’t realize: emergency situations and temporary care provisions often have different legal standards than ongoing practice.

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Nurse Practitioner vs. Doctor: Key Differences Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Review the main differences between the education and job description of an NP vs. MD to help you decide which career could be right for you. A nurse practitioner is a licensed clinician who is focused on providing evidence-based, empathic care to patients. MD education, you will be working to improve the lives of others.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Just Because They Can, Does Not Mean They Should.

The Relentless School Nurse

For school nurses, this policy change intensifies existing challenges in managing complex health issues for students, including chronic disease management, mental health screenings, and emergency care.

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Discover Best Acute Care NP Programs Near El Paso, Texas

Registered Nursing

Army installation by area, and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, the city offers unique clinical partnerships and research initiatives in trauma, emergency care, and critical care settings. Approved Nursing Education Programs," accessed July 2025. Critical Care Training Partnerships," 2024.