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Over the past few years, hospitals and colleges have announced vaccination requirements for staff as a condition of employment. This announcement was tied in part to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service (CMS) requiring eligible healthcare providers have...
Although there are some rules, almost anyone can claim a nurse acted unprofessionally. The New York State Education Department’s Office of the Professions (OP) will investigate these allegations and if the investigation supports the allegations move forward with...
Those who enter the nursing field generally do so because they want to help. They are often empathetic and caring individuals. Although this empathy is a huge benefit when it comes to the practice of nursing, it can lead to one of the top mistakes when called in for a...
Every boom eventually busts, and it appears that is what we are headed towards with the travel nurse boom. Travel nurses were in high demand during the pandemic. The marketplace changed and required medical professionals to pick up and head out to various locations...
Completing training and navigating the requirements that comes with getting your nursing license takes time and effort. Once you get your license, you do not want to put it in jeopardy. Each state has its own requirements and it is important to know how your state...
Nurse RaDonda Vaught’s story is making headlines throughout the country. It started during one of her shifts back in 2017. The nurse made a mistake. She admitted her error, an error in medication that led to the death of a 75-year-old patient. She then faced criminal...
It can be stressful to get a job. If you find what may seem like the perfect fit, it can be tempting to exaggerate your qualifications on your application to better ensure yours stands out. In some cases, this is acceptable. Employers look favorably on applicants that...
Nursing boards hold nurses to high professional standards both within their careers and their private lives. This is one career where actions off the clock can directly impact the job. How does my personal life impact my nursing license? The state nursing board works...
Whether looking to start out a career as a nurse or transferring to a new state, nursing professionals throughout the country often find themselves tangled up in bureaucratic red tape for months or more waiting for state officials to approve their license...
Nurses who feel on the brink of burnout are not alone. The International Council of Nurses reports that burnout within this profession almost doubled during the pandemic. Pre-pandemic, the group reports nurse burnout rates were at about 40%. Now, they are closer to...
