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Navigating the World of Long-Term Care: A Guide for Nurses

Minority Nurse

In the vast and varied landscape of healthcare careers, long-term care is sometimes overlooked. What is Long-term Care? Long-term care (LTC) refers to a range of services to meet a person’s health or personal care needs for an extended period.

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Nursing Informatics: Vital to the Profession

Nurse.com

For example, if a returning patient has their vital signs taken and an abnormality is detected, such as a low heart rate, healthcare staff members can compare this piece of data to the information compiled in their record. A career in nursing informatics usually doesn’t involve direct patient care. 1 contact hour).