Nurses
Continuing Education Round-up for Nurse Practitioners
Nurse practitioners are required to complete 50 hours of continuing education credits every year to maintain their licenses. The good news is that there are plenty of opportunities to obtain these hours, both in person and virtually today, providing excellent opportunities to stay on top of the latest technologies, practices and developments in the field.…
Read MoreIn-Demand Nurse Practitioner Specialties for 2022
With the healthcare industry booming, nurse practitioners (NPs) are in an excellent position to not only further their careers but fine-tune them to meet their own talents, interests, skills, and schedules. Six of the most popular specialties for NPs to pursue reflect the changing tide of the healthcare industry, which is focused on consumer-like experiences,…
Read MoreCelebrating Nurse Practitioner Week: Nov. 7-13
Every day, nurse practitioners (NPs) work hard to diagnose, treat, and cure thousands of patients throughout the world. In the second week of November, Nurse Practitioner Week honors the contributions that nurse practitioners bring to the medical field. Many NPs are still restricted from practicing to their full ability, so Nurse Practitioner Week serves as…
Read MoreNurse Liability Insurance: 7 Reasons to Get a Policy Even If Your Workplace Is Covered
Nurse liability insurance can protect you in legal proceedings initiated by a patient, a patient’s representative, or the state board of nursing. While physicians tend to bear the brunt of such lawsuits, nurses are also regularly sued. Because they provide most aspects of hands-on patient care, nurses are at risk for regulatory, civil, and criminal…
Read MoreNursing Board Discipline: Know the Process
What Should Nurses Know to Protect Themselves? It’s a big blow. You pour out your life to nursing, only to receive a letter in the mail from your state’s U.S. Nursing Regulatory Body: You are under investigation. Someone has filed a complaint alleging that you have violated your state’s nurse practice act. This can be…
Read MoreCelebrate National Student Nurse Day on May 8
Why pursue a career in nursing? Ask a nursing student, and they’ll likely talk about a chance to make a tangible, positive difference in people’s lives. In addition to doing good, however, a nursing career also offers many practical occupational benefits. Nurses enjoy a relatively quick path to entering the healthcare workforce, flexible educational opportunities,…
Read MoreNational Nurses Week: Celebrate May 6-12
The past year has been especially challenging for many nurses, who bravely and selflessly stepped up to help manage the coronavirus pandemic. Nurses serve as frontline healthcare providers who dedicate their lives to the care of others, working to save lives and improve people’s wellbeing. At least once a year, nurses get the recognition they…
Read MoreWhy Nursing Students Need their Own Professional Liability Policy
For people interested in a career in healthcare, nursing offers many advantages. Registered nurses get the opportunity to directly help people and improve their lives while earning competitive salaries. Nurses are also in high demand, with the job outlook expected to grow by 7% in the next decade, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.…
Read MoreGI Nurses and Associates Week: Highlight A GI Nurse Hero March 21-27
Gastroenterology nurses have extraordinary “Super-Powers.” They can diagnose a GI bleed and C.Diff. with just a slight whiff of the nose! Although the GI nurse profession may not always be a glamorous one, with the increased incidences of GI cancers and GI tract issues, it is highly in demand. This Year’s Theme is Honoring and…
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