Daily Nurse

JUNE 20, 2023

Washington, which recently became the 40th jurisdiction to enact the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), will allow nurses holding an active, unencumbered multistate license (MSL) to begin practicing in the state on July 24. Residents of Washington will be able to obtain a multistate license once the NLC is fully implemented in the state.

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Becker's Hospital Review

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The Iowa Board of Nursing revoked a nurse's license after she was accused of sleeping on the job, leaving work without authorization, failing to administer patient medications and being responsible for missing narcotics, the Iowa Capitol Dispatch reported Aug.

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Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 9, 2022

As the need for nursing care continues to grow, the Ohio Board of Nursing and the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) are expanding nursing career opportunities in the state with the option for a multistate license (MSL). An MSL allows Ohio nurses to practice in the current 37 NLC states and opens up job opportunities in […].

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Scrubs

JANUARY 31, 2023

The scheme involved the selling of 7,600 fake nursing degrees to individuals looking to become licensed nurses even though they had never been to nursing school. Now federal officials are asking anyone who used these fake diplomas to obtain nursing licenses under false pretenses to give their licenses back.

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Becker's Hospital Review

JUNE 1, 2023

An Indiana woman was charged with fraud and aggravated identity theft after she used a stolen licensed practical nurse license to obtain employment at three nursing homes.

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The Gypsy Nurse

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

As of September 5, 2023, Pennsylvania is now permitting Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) with multistate licenses (MSL) from compact states to practice in the state. In this article, we’ll discuss NLC and multistate licenses, as well as some of the best places to visit in Pennsylvania.

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Becker's Hospital Review

MARCH 6, 2023

The South Dakota Board of Nursing recently lifted the suspension of a licensed practical nurse who allegedly used fraudulent degree documents in her license application, board records show.

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The Gypsy Nurse

JULY 18, 2023

This is exciting news for travel nurses who have had the Pacific Northwest in their travel nurse assignment sights and for nurses with a Washington state license who want to expand their travel nurse assignment locations. What is a Compact Nursing License? It also helps facilities expand their telehealth services.

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Scrubs

MARCH 1, 2023

Prosecutors in Shelbyville, Tennessee say Bobbie Gail Blair, 49, has been working as a nurse for 15 years even though she didn’t have a license to practice. According to Detective Nathan Everhart, Blair graduated from the licensed practical nurse program at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology in McMinnville in 2007.

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Becker's Hospital Review

OCTOBER 12, 2023

California is addressing its nursing shortage by creating a license for retired nurses to volunteer with a limited scope of practice.

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Becker's Hospital Review

MARCH 18, 2024

A year after the federal government came down on fraudulent for-profit schools, some students are stuck in licensing limbo, the Miami Herald reported March 17.

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Scrubs

MARCH 22, 2023

But a jury found her not guilty earlier this year and now she is on a mission to get her nursing license back. Waller agreed to surrender her license after being charged. She’d like to go on with the next phase of her life with her license intact,” said Nashua lawyer Tim Goulden, who represented Waller in the trial.

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The Gypsy Nurse

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Many travelers take full advantage of a multistate license in order to travel freely throughout the U.S. Now, what is a compact nursing license? A compact nursing license is an agreement between states that allows nurses to travel and work in other compact states for travel assignments or extended staff positions.

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Becker's Hospital Review

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Illinois healthcare licenses take up to 4-6 weeks to be sent, causing healthcare workers to choose to work in other states. Outdated technology is to blame, according to the department's secretary.

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Becker's Hospital Review

MARCH 6, 2023

RaDonda Vaught will appear in Tennessee court March 28 to appeal the state nursing board's 2021 decision to revoke her license, court records show.

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IntelyCare

MARCH 9, 2023

If you fit into one of these categories, there are opportunities you can explore to get set up with additional nursing licenses in other states. As long as you meet minimum requirements and have an active and unencumbered license, any RN, LPN/LVN, or CNA living in a state that allows multi-state licenses can pursue one.

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Becker's Hospital Review

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The Michigan Board of Nursing Disciplinary Subcommittee voted to permanently revoke the license of a nurse who was convicted of murdering a patient.

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The Gypsy Nurse

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Licensed practical nurses (LPNs), also known in California and Texas as licensed vocational nurses (LVNs), are instrumental members of a healthcare team. Here’s how to get your travel nursing career started as a licensed practical nurse. How To Start Your Travel Nurse Career as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1.

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CynaMed

JULY 10, 2023

2 minute read To be a working nurse, you must have an updated nursing license. Without a renewed license, your nursing status becomes inactive. As a nurse, you are responsible for renewing your license before it expires. On the surface, the process of renewing your license seems simple.

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CynaMed

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

This is why working with a licensed practical nurse has grown in popularity. If you or someone you love is undergoing medical treatment, a licensed practical nurse may be the perfect option. To learn more about what a licensed practical nurse can offer you, continue reading. A license is required in every state.

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Becker's Hospital Review

JANUARY 27, 2023

As state and federal investigations into a fraudulent nurse degree scheme continue, the Delaware Board of Nursing confirmed it has annulled the nursing licenses of 26 individuals, ABC affiliate WPVI reported Jan.

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Becker's Hospital Review

JUNE 30, 2023

The average compensation for licensed practical nurses increased more between 2021 and 2022 than other clinical and nursing positions, according to an 2023 MGMA report released June 29. LPNs got paid the most in four states and Washington, D.C.

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Becker's Hospital Review

JULY 28, 2023

A Pennsylvania nurse accused of killing two patients had her nursing license suspended indefinitely by the state, Trib Live reported July 27.

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Nurse.com

AUGUST 22, 2023

In the following case, a certified registered nurse anesthetist ( CRNA ) filed a judicial review challenging the BON’s decision to suspend her license. The CRNA’s license was suspended for six months, and she was required to comply with certain stipulations during that six-month period.

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Diversity Nursing

APRIL 19, 2022

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) reported more than 355,000 Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are licensed to practice in the U.S. This is up 9% from the estimated 325,000 reported in May 2021. This increase in NPs will help aid the healthcare provider shortages and ease burnout from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Becker's Hospital Review

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

As investigations into the fraudulent nursing degree scheme continue, New York officials are requesting more than 900 nurses in the state prove their credentials are legitimate or surrender their licenses.

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Becker's Hospital Review

JANUARY 31, 2023

Twenty-two Georgia nurses who allegedly purchased fraudulent degree documents through a recently uncovered scheme have been asked to surrender their licenses, according to ABC affiliate WSB-TV.

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Becker's Hospital Review

AUGUST 23, 2023

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and his administration took key steps to begin implementing the Nurse Licensure Compact across the state, according to an Aug. 22 news release.

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Board Vitals - Nursing

AUGUST 19, 2021

Determining the number of continuing education (CE) hours required to renew a nurse practitioner license (NP) and understanding practice authority can be confusing. Very often, the NP is required to meet several requirements to renew, including CEs for their registered nurse (RN) license, NP license and national certification(s).

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Nurse.com

MAY 18, 2022

In the following case, an LPN fought a board of nursing order revoking her license. Such conduct, the board held, required a revocation of her LPN license. Therefore, the board’s finding based on allegedly failing to meet minimal standards of practice, was erroneous, resulting in the revocation of her license.

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Registered Nursing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Pros of Becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Stepping into nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) can be an exciting and rewarding choice. The BLS projects a 5% growth in employment for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses from 2022 to 2032, which is faster than the average for all occupations.

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Becker's Hospital Review

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

31 signed an executive order aimed at reducing wait times for issuing licenses for professionals across the state, including nurses. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Jan.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

A new tool is speeding up the process for nurses, physical therapists and others in health care fields to receive their state licenses, allowing them to join the workforce faster.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Newly licensed nurses transitioning into clinical practice can experience stress, uncertainty, and lack of confidence. Healthcare leaders are pressed to ensure newly licensed nurses are set up for success in their transition into a new role — ideally, as safe and as early as possible. Highlights. Learn more?about

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Health Leaders | Nursing

JULY 23, 2024

The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education earlier this year established nursing program advancement guidelines for practical nursing program graduates that help pave the way for students to pursue nursing careers.

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Emerging RN Leader

JULY 23, 2023

licensed nurses (if that number is even accurate), there are more than enough nurses to staff the US health system. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Like many of you, I watch the news about the push for mandated staffing ratios. Nurse advocates confidently tell legislators that with 5.2

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The Chicago School

MAY 6, 2021

Licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) can advance their career by achieving a registered nurse (RN) designation. The post How to transition from a licensed vocational nurse to a registered nurse appeared first on Insight Digital Magazine. Learn how to transition from LVN to RN here.

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