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LGBTQ+ Nurses and the Evolving Field of Healthcare

Diversity Nursing

That kind of leadership support is everything." Inclusive Benefits: Offering inclusive benefits, such as health insurance coverage for gender-affirming care, domestic partner benefits, and parental leave policies that recognize diverse family structures, signals a genuine commitment to LGBTQ+ employees' well-being.

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Managing Healthcare Staff with Compliance in Mind

Celayix

Here are some reasons why compliance is essential: Patient Safety: Following rules like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) or standard precautions protects patients from infections and data breaches. Accountability while working in healthcare is a core leadership skill.

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Future-Proofing Healthcare

Penn Nursing

Fagin Leadership Professor in Nursing, and Demiris have guided her to something practical for a PhD student, yet still innovative. She plans to examine digital literacy among caregivers of adults with dementia—and how that impacts the social support they get from the community and health care system. And we’re seeing changes in policy.”

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What Massachusetts Schools Offer Accelerated BSN Programs: Second Degree BSN

Registered Nursing

The program is designed to equip students with the necessary skills for leadership, research, and clinical decision-making in today's dynamic healthcare environment. It combines rigorous academic coursework with extensive clinical experiences across various specialties such as medical-surgical, psychiatric, and pediatric nursing.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Celebrating National Public Health Week With a Rallying Cry To Save Our Nation’s Health!

The Relentless School Nurse

These changes have already resulted in the dismissal of 2,400 CDC employees, including top leadership, eliminating programs addressing chronic diseases, environmental health, HIV prevention, and vaccine access. Cutting $2.9 billion in contract expenditures at the CDC.

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Discover Cost-Effective ADN Programs Near Midland, Texas

Registered Nursing

Health insurance required. With no mention of an entrance exam beyond the TEAS, this program stands out for its affordability and direct approach to advancing LVNs' careers in nursing. Campus-based program. For Licensed Vocational Nurses. Leads to R.N. Requires TEAS exam. Criminal background check needed. Immunizations mandatory.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Trump’s Latest Cabinet Picks – A Circus of Incompetence

The Relentless School Nurse

Oz’s history of promoting unproven treatments and dubious health products should disqualify him from any position of medical authority, let alone one that oversees critical health insurance programs. This appointment is a clear indication that Trump values showmanship over substance.