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4 Hospices Tap New Executive, Clinical Leaders 

Hospice News

” Cornerstone Visiting Nurse Association Appoints New Hospice Care Director Lisa Nichols, a registered nurse, will serve as the new hospice care director for Cornerstone VNA in New Hampshire. She holds a Master’s degree in nursing and a certificate in executive leadership from Perdue University Global.

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Is Nursing Heading for Collapse?

Daily Nurse

They found that 1/3 of surveyed physicians and nurses planned to reduce work hours within a year, and approximately 40% of nurses planned to leave their current jobs within two years [3]. Nurses who are leaving the bedside aren’t retirement age. The nurses who should be the profession’s future are leaving it behind.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Shauna Johnson

Minority Nurse

Shauna Johnson is a registered nurse at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center (LHAAMC) in Annapolis, Maryland, and exemplifies the meaning of resilience. After her mom died of breast cancer, she had to take care of her two brothers (who were 7 and 13 at the time). Talk about your role in nursing.

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What To Know Before Hiring In-Home Nursing Services

Caregiver Support Services

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) LVNs perform more complex tasks than CNAs, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and providing wound care under the supervision of registered nurses or physicians. They can prescribe medications, diagnose diseases, and provide treatment plans.

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Nurses With DNP Degree Are Sorely Needed in Health Care and Education

Nurse.com

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is gaining more prominence within the nursing profession. Steps are being taken to transition to the DNP as the standard for advanced practice registered nurses. They also can specialize in providing care for specific populations, from birth to geriatrics.

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Voices: ??Dr. Khai Nguyen, National Medical Director, Geriatrician, CHAP

Hospice News

Furthermore, we also developed certifications of the people who run the programs in the house, career-specific certifications for hospice operations, home health operations, health care sales, and even ongoing coaching and support. The question for me is why wouldn’t it? How can we promote this?”

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Discovering Your Niche: A Career in Healthcare

Caregiver Support Services

Ranging from hands-on patient care to research and administration roles, there’s something out there for anyone interested. These dedicated individuals specialize in diagnosing illnesses, prescribing treatments and providing ongoing patient care, from pediatrics , cardiology, to dermatology specialization.