Bureau of Labor Statistics

Nurse Practitioner Profession Grows to 385,000 Strong

Retrieved on:

Monday, November 13, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) released new data on the eve of National Nurse Practitioner (NP) Week affirming the robust growth of the NP role. The ranks of NPs grew by 8.5%, from 355,000 in 2022, to 385,000 licensed NPs in 2023. From Nov. 12 to 18, AANP joins with patients, health care providers and local communities in celebrating this growth and the countless contributions made by NPs to strengthen the health care system.

Key Points:

During National Nurse Practitioner Week, AANP Applauds NPs for Their Incredible Contributions to Patient Health, Celebrates Continued Expansion of the Workforce
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) released new data on the eve of National Nurse Practitioner (NP) Week affirming the robust growth of the NP role.
"NPs can increase access to high-quality primary, acute and mental health care for patients of all ages in every community."
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) is the largest professional membership organization for nurse practitioners (NPs) of all specialties.
As The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®, AANP represents the interests of NPs as providers of high-quality, cost-effective, comprehensive, patient-centered health care.

Global Water Resources Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results

Retrieved on:

Thursday, November 9, 2023

PHOENIX, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), a pure-play water resource management company, reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

Key Points:

PHOENIX, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), a pure-play water resource management company, reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
“In Q3, we achieved strong double-digit top-line and bottom-line growth,” stated Global Water Resources president and CEO, Ron Fleming.
Global Water Resources was founded 20 years ago with a bold mission to address the issue of water scarcity for emerging desert communities.
Global Water Resources will hold a conference call tomorrow to discuss its third quarter 2023 results, followed by a question-and-answer period.

MedCerts Combines Conversational AI, Generative AI, and Natural Language Processing For a Revolutionary New AI Addition To Online Healthcare Training

Retrieved on:

Thursday, November 9, 2023

MedCerts has launched its first Conversational AI /Generative AI healthcare training programs available on the market today.

Key Points:

MedCerts has launched its first Conversational AI /Generative AI healthcare training programs available on the market today.
(NYSE: LRN), a leading provider of online and blended education programs – MedCerts is known for its innovation in online career training in allied healthcare and information technology.
By combining Conversational AI, Generative AI, and Natural Language Processing (NLP), MedCerts gives learners realistic patient scenarios that are customized in each and every interaction without duplication within an End-to-End (E2E) platform.
“I cannot overstate the significance of combining Conversational AI, Generative AI, and NLP in learning scenarios such as what we have created for MedCerts training programs,” said Dana Janssen, Chief Product Officer at MedCerts.

Rosalyn Launches StableSight, an Exam Proctoring AI That Counters Generative AI Use and Cheating Rings

Retrieved on:

Thursday, November 9, 2023

To demonstrate its efficacy, Rosalyn has created a portal with 20 recorded exam sessions where people can test their proctoring skills against StableSight.

Key Points:

To demonstrate its efficacy, Rosalyn has created a portal with 20 recorded exam sessions where people can test their proctoring skills against StableSight.
Founded in 2017, Rosalyn aims to democratize education with a proctoring AI that works anywhere, regardless of internet speeds and bandwidth.
Rosalyn costs 80 percent less than human proctoring and integrates with popular learning platforms including Canvas, Moodle, D2L, Synap and Certiverse.
“However, cheating rings and generative AI threaten the credibility of degrees and certifications earned online.

New Research Reveals A Declining State of Satisfaction Among America's Professional Truck Drivers

Retrieved on:

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Drive, Female, National Driver Register, CDL, Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, Life, Behavior, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau, Male, Employment, Sadness, Love, Census, Woman, Communication, Happiness, Mobile phone, Ridesharing

CLEVELAND, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Drive My Way released the company's second National Driver Happiness Study today, which measures job and lifestyle satisfaction of professional CDL truck drivers across the United States through an online survey of over 500 drivers.

Key Points:

The happiest drivers are also the most experienced: 55.2% of drivers with 8+ years in the industry reported high levels of satisfaction.
However, this still surpassed the male drivers' satisfaction rate, which dropped from 53.0% in 2019 to 51.1% in 2023.
Truck drivers have infinite career options, and too many are not happy with their current job.
The 2023 study is derived from responses from over 500 professional truck drivers working within the United States.

VTEC, a Division of Opportunity Enterprises, Partners with ERI to Offer Basic Production Principles Certification Program

Retrieved on:

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

The program will create the opportunity for qualifying individuals to participate in a true post-secondary experience.

Key Points:

The program will create the opportunity for qualifying individuals to participate in a true post-secondary experience.
Upon successful completion, individuals participating in this learning environment will receive an Ivy Tech certification in Basic Production Principles.
Further, ERI is an equal opportunity employer that makes employment and hiring decisions based on merit.
VTEC’s mission, as a division of Opportunity Enterprises, is to create inclusive and equitable opportunities for people of all abilities.

Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, University of Alaska Anchorage Partner to Promote Behavioral Health Careers

Retrieved on:

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

ANCHORAGE, Ala., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska is supporting a new video campaign with the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) to encourage people to pursue careers in behavioral health, which includes care for mental health conditions and substance use disorders. The videos feature UAA alumni sharing their stories about their behavioral health work and how it benefits the community.

Key Points:

ANCHORAGE, Ala., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska is supporting a new video campaign with the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) to encourage people to pursue careers in behavioral health, which includes care for mental health conditions and substance use disorders.
The Health Resources and Services Administration found nearly half of the U.S. population lives in a mental health provider shortage area.
"At Premera we know that we can't sit on the sidelines while Alaskans continue to face problems getting the behavioral health care they need," said Jim Grazko, President of Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.
"We're grateful to University of Alaska Anchorage for leading this critical work in helping people find a path to working in behavioral health."

Small Business Loan Approvals Dropped at Big Banks, Rose at Small Banks and Alternative Lenders in October 2023: Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index™

Retrieved on:

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Biz2credit, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Small business, SBA, Employment, Government, Jobs, Bank

NEW YORK, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Small business loan approval percentages at big banks ($10 billion+ in assets) decreased again from 13.1% in September to 13% in October, according to the latest Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index™ released today.

Key Points:

NEW YORK, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Small business loan approval percentages at big banks ($10 billion+ in assets) decreased again from 13.1% in September to 13% in October, according to the latest Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index™ released today.
As expected, acquiring a small business loan from a big bank has become increasingly more difficult with every passing month,” said Rohit Arora, CEO of Biz2Credit and one of the nation’s leading experts in small business finance.
“Small business owners are having better success with smaller banks and/or alternative lenders.”
After a slow start in 2023, small banks approval percentages rose from 19.3% in September to 19.5% in October, marking an increase every month since June 2023.
To determine its Small Business Lending Index, Biz2Credit analyzed loan requests from companies in operation for more than two years with credit scores above 680.

Boulevard Named to the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™

Retrieved on:

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Boulevard ( www.joinblvd.com ), provider of the client experience platform purpose-built for appointment-based, self-care businesses, today announced it has been named to the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ .

Key Points:

Boulevard ( www.joinblvd.com ), provider of the client experience platform purpose-built for appointment-based, self-care businesses, today announced it has been named to the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ .
Making its second-consecutive appearance on the list, Boulevard ranked 65th overall with a growth rate of more than 2,300% during that period.
After posting its fourth consecutive year of triple-digit revenue growth in 2022, Boulevard has maintained its strong growth trajectory in 2023.
According to the findings of a new customer impact study , medspas that switched to Boulevard grew revenue by 30% on average in the first year alone.

University of Phoenix Issues White Paper on Establishing a Skills Ecosystem at a Career-focused Higher Education Institution

Retrieved on:

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Professional Services, Continuing, University, Human Resources, Education, Media, Faculty, Research, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, Paul Marion (university administrator), Bureau, Higher education, Complex adaptive system, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Communication, Computer, Wellesley, Lucien Savron, Graduate certificate, UPL, Human resources, Learning, University of Phoenix, Journalism, Commerce, Classification, Business administration, Institute of Learning Innovation, The Washington Campus Board of Directors, Master of Business Administration, Teaching, UPCEA, Socialization, Southern Illinois University, Innovation, Arizona State University, Smith, Master of Education, MBA, Senior, Curriculum, Student, Experiential learning, Curriculum development, Cleveland State University, Management, Nursing, Evaluation, Speech, Psychology

The white paper provides a foundational reflection of the University of Phoenix focus on providing career-relevant, skills-based education and authentic assessment for working adult students.

Key Points:

The white paper provides a foundational reflection of the University of Phoenix focus on providing career-relevant, skills-based education and authentic assessment for working adult students.
“Employers of all types are beginning to focus increasingly more on skills, in and outside of degrees,” states John Woods, Ph.D., provost and chief academic officer of University of Phoenix.
“University of Phoenix has been anticipating this type of market transition, and we are ready.
“As an institution of higher learning for adult learners, University of Phoenix balances the traditional rigors of academic socialization with job-focused skills definitions,” states Krahe Billings.