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LPNS and LVNs: A Potential On-Ramp to a Satisfying Nursing Career

Daily Nurse

When we think of a nurse, the registered nurse may quickly come to mind, but licensed practical nurses (LPNs) are also a significant part of the nursing workforce and deserve equal attention for their important contributions to patient care. What are LPNs?

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M&A Buyers Scour Hospice Financials for Compliance Risks

Hospice News

When considering a sale, hospices should anticipate scrutiny across the board — and be ready with data and documentation to back their decisions, according to Carrie Uebel, vice president and chief ethics and compliance officer at Compassus. Buyers want to make deals that won’t put them at legal or financial risk.

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The Future of Nursing Informatics: Trends and Predictions for the Next Decade

Daily Nurse

Its main objective is to promptly provide clinicians with accurate patient data to enhance patient-centered care and results. Nursing informatics streamlines the documentation process. Nursing informatics enhances patient care decisions and outcomes. Policymakers should be accountable.

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How to Start a Hospice Agency: A Step-by-Step Guide

CareAcademy Blog

To operate as a hospice agency, you must provide four levels of care: Routine home care This type of care is similar to standard home health services, with caregivers visiting patients regularly to monitor health and nutrition, offer physical therapy, manage medications, and document a patients well-being and quality of life.

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Can an Administrator Write Orders in an MAR?

Nurse.com

An RN said an administrator at an assisted living facility — who isn’t a nurse — wrote an order in a resident’s Medication Administration Record (MAR). However, they don’t provide direct patient care. Did they notify the resident’s family and primary care physician?

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8 Nurse Staffing Models To Try

Nurse.com

Nurses are leaving direct care — and dissatisfaction with outdated staffing models may be a big reason why. How can you provide safe, efficient patient care and meet the evolving needs of nurses? We are partnering with local vocational schools to invite LPNs from those programs to work in acute care,” Zangerle said.

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

Minority Nurse

Community services (adult day care centers): Community-based facilities that provide care and activities for older adults, typically during daytime hours. They are for older adults requiring supervision and social interaction but not round-the-clock care. Their day typically involves a mix of medical and personal care tasks.