Post University

MARCH 7, 2025

Understanding the educational pathways to becoming anurse practitionermay help you decide on which degree program is best for you. Starting With Undergraduate Nursing Education Before you begin practicing as anurse practitioner, you first need to work as aregistered nurse.

Nurse Practitioner

American Nurse

JULY 8, 2025

While organizations such as ANA have already mobilized to protect our vulnerable populations from devastating cuts in health care funding, the impact must be magnified. I urge every nurse, whether in acute care, public health, long-term care, or nursing education to act now.

Medicaid

Registered Nursing

JUNE 13, 2025

Nursing administrators serve as the bridge between clinical practice and organizational management, advocating for both patients and nursing staff while meeting institutional goals. Nursing administrators work in various healthcare settings including hospitals, long-term care facilities, outpatient clinics, and home health agencies.

Nursing Administration

Registered Nursing

APRIL 8, 2025

Consider consulting with: Nursing program advisors at local institutions Working nurses in your desired specialty area Financial aid counselors to understand funding options Healthcare employers in your region about their hiring preferences Frequently Asked Questions Will I be able to find a job with just an ADN?

Licensing

Nursing Review

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

My research shows that nurses are actively seeking employment to avoid burnout, but this often involves changing employers a decision that is personally and organisationally intense and costly. I argue that, to ensure they remain in the workforce long term, nurses should be trained in setting boundaries and prioritising self-care.

Self-Care

Registered Nursing

APRIL 9, 2025

Here’s a breakdown of the key stages: Pre-licensure nursing education: This initial phase includes core nursing classes such as pathophysiology, pharmacology, health assessment, and clinical nursing fundamentals. Upon completion, students are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam.

Nurse Practitioner

Registered Nursing

MAY 1, 2025

Nurse Educator For nurses passionate about shaping the next generation of healthcare providers, becoming a Nurse Educator offers a rewarding path.

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Post University

JULY 11, 2025

When Sabrina Williams graduated from high school, her mother, a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), talked her into following in her footsteps. “To I worked in long-term care, and I truly enjoyed helping residents get ready each day and look and feel beautiful. In 2012, Sabrina signed on with a healthcare staffing agency.

LPN

Penn Nursing

APRIL 17, 2024

At the time, nursing homes were eschewing residents’ social needs to focus only on the medical care they required. Hodgson says discoveries from the project helped change nursing education, nursing home care, and federal guidelines—and expanded the potential for geriatric nursing. The John A.

Long Term Care

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Nursing Shortage Solutions For such a complex problem, there is no simple solution. Advances in nursing education, the workplace and at the policy level may spark the change. Greater Access to Education Education is the bedrock for growing the population of skilled nurses. million nurses by 2030.

Nurse Shortage

Diversity Nursing

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Nurse Educators play a crucial role in shaping the future of Nursing by preparing the next generation of Nurses to meet evolving healthcare needs. Their responsibilities extend beyond traditional patient care to education, mentoring, and influencing the development of Nursing professionals.

Nurse Educator

IntelyCare

OCTOBER 11, 2023

News surrounding the proposed federal staffing mandate and rate caps has been dominating long-term care headlines these days. In this conversation, the two break down the impact that staffing minimums and rate caps may have on a facility’s workforce development, budgeting, and ability to provide quality, consistent care.

Long Term Care

Nursology

JANUARY 23, 2024

As a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) student, I got a job as a Nursing Attendant (NA) in long term care. The unit had about 80 residents, and the floor plan was so lengthy that I recall one RN there … Continue reading Where are the Stepping Stones in Nursing Education?

Nurse Educator

Minority Nurse

APRIL 20, 2022

About two years later, Carter’s career lanes started to merge after yet another impressed colleague – this time, an African American faculty member – encouraged him to join the growing ranks of melanin-enhanced nurse educators. ” How did you get into teaching?

Nurse Educator

Amercan Journal of Nursing

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

As a team, my rabbits and I have visited long-term care centers, colleges, libraries, counseling centers, the local hospital, domestic violence shelters, and recovery centers, just to name a few. My passion for animal therapy has transferred to many different areas of my life, most notably my passion for nursing education.

Long Term Care

Every Nurse

JUNE 25, 2023

HIGHER EDUCATION Online BSN Programs: Flexibility and Convenience in Nursing Education Updated June 25, 2023 by EveryNurse Staff Writers Nursing has always been a respected profession, and the demand for nurses has increased considerably in recent years.

Nurse Educator

Post University

AUGUST 22, 2024

They provide basic nursing care to patients that may include: Recording vital signs Collecting samples for diagnostic testing Administering some medications Making sure patients are comfortable PNs may work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, physicians’ offices, and long-term care facilities.

Long Term Care

Nurse.com

MARCH 9, 2023

In addition to clinical nursing programs, online programs also exist for nursing educators. The flexibility that online nursing programs afford may translate to increasing much-needed nursing faculty to help teach new nurses and alleviate the nursing shortage.

Travel Nursing

Diversity Nursing

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The Director oversees all Nursing staff and performs both the duties of a Lead Nurse in a team and the administrative and leadership responsibilities of a manager. The Director of Nursing is a qualified Nurse who is often called upon to advise in difficult, sensitive or long-term care situations.

Nursing Informatics

Minority Nurse

JANUARY 26, 2024

From the point of view of many nurse educators, new nurse residencies are more than worth the time and effort needed to create and administer them. Improved retention translates to a more experienced and skilled nursing workforce, positively impacting patient safety through better continuity of care.”

Long Term Care

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Shina Kean, RN , Exceptional Achievement by a Registered Nurse in Long Term Care. She provides Resident Centered Care, serves as a CNA Instructor, and volunteers for multiple agencies and causes. Sarah Schoeder, LPN , Exceptional Achievement by a Licensed Practical Nurse in Long Term Care.

LPN

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE is an essential component of nursing education. However, it has been documented that clinical experience generates a significant amount of anxiety for nursing students (Walker & Verklan, 2016). Benefits of peer mentoring in prelicensure nursing education: A dual perspective. Bosselait, L.,

Long Term Care

Post University

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Typically, LPNs work in entry-level positions under the supervision of registered nurses and other members of the medical care team. LPNs may find work in a variety of healthcare settings, including physicians’ offices, long-term care facilities, hospitals, and nursing homes.

APRN

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The previous onboarding process for PCAs included a state tested nursing assistant (STNA) program offered by a local career training facility. Many PCAs reported that the curriculum didn’t cover the skill and time management needs of an acute care facility; it focused on long-term care/skilled nursing facilities.

Chief Nursing Officer

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Previous approved projects include: A community health system purchased wound care mannikins to teach EBP wound care elements to over 2500 nurses and students in the first year. Aromatherapy for residents, staff and family members at a long-term care and rehabilitation facility to reduce stress and anxiety.

Long Term Care

Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Anne Dabrow Woods has incredible insight into nursing as a practicing critical care nurse practitioner and nursing educator with over 39 years of experience and counting. How long have you been in nursing, and what are some of your roles during that time?

Nurse Shortage

Post University

AUGUST 6, 2024

Nursing Career Paths With an Associate Degree An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) prepares individuals primarily for roles as Registered Nurses (RNs). ADN-prepared nurses play a crucial role in healthcare by providing direct patient care in settings such as hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.

APRN

Registered Nursing

APRIL 6, 2025

This comprehensive guide will walk you through the educational pathways, licensure requirements, and career prospects to help you make informed decisions on your nursing journey. Educational Pathways to RN Licensure To become a registered nurse in South Florida, you must complete an approved nursing education program.

Long Term Care

IntelyCare

JULY 18, 2023

Building a positive workplace culture can do wonders for a long-term care facility’s reputation and ability to attract new hires. On the flip side, a poor culture will make it harder to retain nursing staff and hinder the ability to fill beds. Read on to learn more.

Long Term Care

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act (H.R. 2815): This act proposes a 5-year pilot program through a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant to increase faculty at schools of nursing, demonstrating that competitive pay for nursing school faculty can reduce the faculty shortage and ease future nursing workforce challenges.

Long Term Care

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

I came to CNA with a clinical back- ground in the emergency department and over 15 years of experience in nursing education at the ADN, BSN, and graduate levels, as well as the past two years of working with the Government Affairs and Public Policy committee of CNA.

APRN

Registered Nursing

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Older adults often have more complex healthcare needs, making the demand for skilled nursing care, both in hospitals and long-term care facilities, essential. Nursing Shortages Paradoxically, even though the demand for nurses is increasing, there is a shortage of qualified nursing professionals.

Retirement

Every Nurse

MAY 9, 2023

The Role of a Nurse A nurse, on the other hand, is an individual who has completed a formal education program in nursing and is licensed to practice nursing. Nurses work in various healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.

Long Term Care

Nurse.com

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Whitaker, who previously worked as a director of nursing in long-term care at a skilled nursing facility, said that along with ageism, helping students to increase their exposure to older adult patients, and countering the perceptions that geriatrics isn’t “very exciting or rewarding” are common challenges.

Continuing Education

American Nurse

MARCH 3, 2023

Takeaways: No standardized post-fall assessment exists for long-term care facilities, which leads to inefficiency and inaccuracy. To ensure appropriate care, nurses must perform accurate post-fall assessments to prevent complications in all settings, including in long-term care facilities (LTCFs).

Long Term Care

Post University

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

For one, you could get your nursing education in stages, allowing you to hold a job in the field while you continue your studies. Also, nursing could allow you to work in a variety of locations and environments. LPNs work directly with patients, taking vital signs and histories and providing general nursing care.

LPN

Minority Nurse

APRIL 5, 2023

At the MSN level, l concentrated on nursing education. I started healthcare in ambulatory care as MA. I entered a nursing role in critical care for 14 years. Then, I transitioned to outpatient ambulatory care as an interventional radiology nurse. I then duplicated the same situation for MSN.

Work-Life Balance