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Virtual Nursing Shifts its Focus to the Patient Experience

Health Leaders | Nursing

The program has now spread to all four of Sharp's hospitals, encompassing about 600 licensed beds and 16.2 Stone and Plume say Sharp leadership wanted to target the patient experience in the evolution of virtual nursing, with a service that creates a care program around the patient.

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The Importance of Diversity in Nursing: Black History Month Reflection

Diversity Nursing

Nurses who understand different cultural norms and traditions can better educate and care for patients. Studies show , patients experience better outcomes when treated by healthcare professionals who understand their unique challenges. It improves communication and cultural competence. It reduces healthcare disparities.

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5 Risk Control Considerations as Nurse Practitioners’ Scope of Practice Expands

Minority Nurse

This means NPs can evaluate patients, diagnose, order, and interpret diagnostic tests, and initiate and manage treatments (including prescribing medications) under the licensing authority of the State Board of Nursing. Failure to do so could lead to malpractice claims if a patient experiences harm due to perceived negligence.

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How To Become a Sports Physical Therapist: Career Guide

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Take the Physical Therapy Licensing Exam After completing the DPT program, all states require licensing , which includes passing the National Physical Therapy Examinatio n (NPTE). Gain Sports Medicine Experience Now that youre licensed as a physical therapist, you can begin working toward a sports physical therapy certification.

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The Exec: Nurse Satisfaction is Rising, Patient Calls are Falling with UnityPoint Health's New Care Model

Health Leaders | Nursing

When UnityPoint Health began exploring new inpatient care delivery models, D’Andre Carpenter, DNP, RN , chief nursing officer, wanted to go beyond the concept of team-based care to position nurses and other clinicians to practice at the top of their license. Carpenter: The ability to practice at top of license.

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Realizing Real-world Magnet Benefits

Minority Nurse

“It really helps expand the autonomy and allows the nurse to practice at the top end of their license,” said Jody Collins, DNP-C, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, system director of clinical excellence and professional development, Memorial Hermann Health System , in an interview. It increases their levels of joy and meaning at work. ”

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The Call for Greater Autonomy in Nursing

Nurse.com

A well-known piece of legislation for registered nurses, the Nurse Licensure Compact ( NLC ), allows nurses to have one license and practice in multiple states. This type of license is an example of how autonomy in nursing can ensure alignment across the healthcare industry’s nearly four million nurses.