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Nursing the Nation and the World

Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

Nurses are everywhere. The ubiquitous nurse is present in the care of children, the elderly, the disabled, and the dying. Nurses don't shy away from responsibility — they embrace it. Nurses run towards the metaphorical fire. Without nurses, the healthcare system would essentially grind to a halt.

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7 Proven Ways to Improve Your Hospice CAHPS Scores

Hospice Nurse Hero

This form of hospice reporting was part of a mandate in the Affordable Care Act (ACA ) and became active in 2017. As a hospice nurse, you might not always understand how this relates to your work. Similarly, you should always call the family of your nursing home patients to inform them about their loved one’s pain control.

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