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When “Easy Money” Leads to Career-Ending Mistakes

Nurse Practitioners in Business

And when the OIG begins to investigate (and they will), it’s your name and license on the line. Telemedicine Scams: Here, providers are paid to “approve” medical equipment or prescriptions after a very brief, or even nonexistent, telehealth visit. Your license, your career, and your reputation are worth far more than a quick payday.

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The Future of Travel Nursing: Market Predictions for 2025

The Gypsy Nurse

Travel nurses may increasingly work in settings that incorporate telemedicine or virtual healthcare options. Telemedicine Expansion: As telehealth becomes more widespread, travel nurses might find themselves working in conjunction with telemedicine services, providing direct patient care in remote or underserved locations.

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

Empowered Nurses

The Heart of the Matter: Nursing License Boundaries Just as a patient’s vital signs don’t suddenly change when they move from one hospital room to another, a student’s medical needs remain constant regardless of geography. Currently, 42 states are part of the eNLC, creating a safety net that spans much of the country.

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Continuing Education for Nurses: Why Ongoing Learning Matters in Nursing

Post University

In most states and specialty areas, maintaining an active nursing license or certification involves completing periodic continuing education courses. In addition, you may need to complete ongoing continuing education to maintain specialty certifications or meet the membership requirements of professional organizations that you are part of.

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Best Online Family Nurse Practitioner Programs near Kansas City, MO

Registered Nursing

Applicants must hold a BSN and an active RN license, along with meeting the GPA requirements. In Kansas City, the demand for advanced practice nurses spans private practices, retail health clinics, telemedicine platforms, and community health organizations. Notably, the program does not require an entrance exam for admission.

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The Future of Telehealth and Nursing

Nurse.com

The American Telemedicine Association predicts that more than half of all healthcare services will be consumed virtually by 2030. Those interested in becoming a telehealth nurse will need a nursing degree, an active nursing license, and the technological and communication skills necessary for providing remote healthcare support.

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The Changing Face of Healthcare Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

Remote Patient Care In this age of social distancing, telemedicine has come out on top. Several EMRs include basic videoconferencing tools, and with physician advocacy, the rise of telemedicine can encourage expansion or partnerships with telemedicine companies such as Cerner has done with American Well.