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After examining why to become a nurse practitioner, another consideration is how to pursue the career. The path to becoming a nurse practitioner includes these steps: Earning a Bachelor of Science in nursing degree. Students can pursue a BSN as their first postsecondary degree or after receiving another bachelor’s degree or an Associate Degree in Nursing…

A projected shortage of physicians could leave the United States in need of healthcare providers to fill the gap. As medical professionals who can offer many of the same services as physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs) are excellent candidates to help ensure that people continue to get the care they need. In a 2021 report, the…

Aspiring nurse managers are likely to find completing an advanced education, such as earning an online MSN, can help them develop the leadership, communication and interpersonal skills to carry out nurse manager responsibilities. Not only can completing an MSN degree help fortify the clinical experience necessary to become leaders in nursing, but MSN programs typically also offer…

Nurse manager responsibilities include all tasks related to overseeing RN staff at their facility. In addition to ensuring care delivery goals are met, nurse managers onboard and train staff, manage the nursing department budget, monitor levels of various resources such as medical supplies, gloves, and masks, and order replacement supplies as needed. Although the exact…

Nurse managers play an important role in healthcare delivery. In addition to hiring RNs and building teams designed to function as a cohesive unit, these professionals ensure their departments operate at optimal levels. They also make sure their departments maintain compliance with federal regulations, such as HIPAA, and that healthcare delivery standards are met. Licensed…

  Nurses undergo many years of education and clinical training before they can become certified nurses, and yet, dealing with real ethical issues in nursing can be far more complex than solving hypothetical issues in textbooks. Nurses can learn how to deal with ethical dilemmas in the workplace through gaining experience and interacting with patients…

Even though nursing is a fast-paced job with new challenges daily, many nurse managers report facing similar ethical dilemmas. A recent study found that the most frequently occurring and stressful ethical situations are protecting patients’ rights, staffing, advanced care planning and decision-making. Exacerbating the problem is the large number of inexperienced nurses entering the field,…

The ANA Code of Ethics provides a standard by which nurse managers can assess ethical issues in nursing. However, the way it addresses ethical dilemmas can vary in different situations. One ethical dilemma that can occur in healthcare facilities is when nurses themselves are not properly equipped to complete their duties. Nurses who notice their…

Discuss the challenges that Ryan and his mother Rebecca experienced whilst seeking hospital care. Relate their experience to literature about health inequities for people with intellectual disability. Person-centred care stresses the significance of client-clinician relationship, facilitating important interactions among all stakeholders in the healthcare system. Thus, patient-centred care is vital to individuals with intellectual disabilities…

Travel Nurses: Exploring Your Responsibilities If you’re new to the world of travel nursing, welcome. This rewarding career gives you the freedom to explore the world one city at a time. It also offers competitive pay, endless networking opportunities, and the ability to build your resume through extensive clinical exposure working alongside seasoned nursing staff and…