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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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Long-Term Care Nurse Fired for Not Falsifying Documentation

Nurse.com

A long-term care nurse shared that her facility was accused of negligence in failing to use bed rails properly to prevent residents from falling out of bed. . The RN was also accused of not updating patient care plans, but she stated she had, in fact, done this and had taken screen shots of her updates.

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AI in healthcare: Trends for rehab professionals to watch in 2024

Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

Artificial Intelligence (AI) — what does this really mean to you in your day-to-day patient care? However, many skilled rehab professionals don’t fully understand how AI is being used in the healthcare space. We hear the acronym constantly, and we know we are told its use is growing. Have a column idea?

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Nurses Deprived of Restful Sleep, Caffeinated Chocolate is Perfect Pick Me Up

Daily Nurse

As a shock to absolutely no one, the sleep-related challenges faced by healthcare workers, particularly nurses, are extensive. To honor those at the forefront of patient care for National Nurses Month, AWAKE is offering a wake-up call and free caffeinated chocolate to any healthcare worker in May.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Crystal Beckford

Minority Nurse

Crystal Beckford is an accomplished healthcare executive with extensive experience in health systems in Maryland and Florida. She has a proven track record in hospital, health plan, long-term care, and health insurance leadership. How long have you worked in the nursing field? Talk about your role in nursing.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Aneesah Coates

Minority Nurse

Aneesah Coates, BSN, RN, is an experienced psychiatric mental health nurse with nearly ten years of experience in acute care, long-term care, and home health care. The series highlights healthcare leaders who are prominent figures in their organizations and are making transformational impacts in nursing.

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States With Full Practice Authority Ensure Access to Nurse Practitioners

Nurse.com

Nurse practitioners (NPs) are revolutionizing healthcare delivery in America. territories now give patients full and direct access to the high-quality care NPs deliver. Each year, 355,000 licensed NPs see patients for primary, acute, specialty, and long-term care across every healthcare setting.

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