Nursing in the United States

Galen College of Nursing Opens New Campus in Austin, Texas

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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AUSTIN, Texas, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Galen College of Nursing, one of the largest educators of nurses in the United States, continues its mission to expand access to quality nursing education with the announcement of a new campus in Austin, Texas.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Galen College of Nursing, one of the largest educators of nurses in the United States, continues its mission to expand access to quality nursing education with the announcement of a new campus in Austin, Texas.
  • Solely focused on nursing education, Galen prepares a diverse population of students to become nurses who deliver quality, compassionate care.
  • Founded over 30 years ago, Galen College of Nursing is one of the largest private nursing schools in the United States.
  • Programmatic accreditation status for Galen's multiple programs and nationwide campuses can be found at https://www.galencollege.edu/about-galen/accreditation .For more information about Galen College of Nursing, visit galencollege.edu .

The Future of Nursing Education, NCLEX Review and Job Training Received a Much-Needed Update

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Health care, Health, Nursing education, Nursing in the United States, Nursing school, Nursing, Nurse education, National Council Licensure Examination, Nursing degrees in the United States

"Dr. Zeeshan teaches these students more than they learned in nursing school, prepares them for the boards and the floor," said Nurse Claudia Downs, former student and now Director of Nursing Education at NCLEX High Yield.

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  • "Dr. Zeeshan teaches these students more than they learned in nursing school, prepares them for the boards and the floor," said Nurse Claudia Downs, former student and now Director of Nursing Education at NCLEX High Yield.
  • "I work one on one with many of our students and 95% of our students say they learn more with our program than they did throughout their formal Nursing Education."
  • Reinvesting back into the program, Dr. Zeeshan has hired nine former students to lead the program for the next generation of nurses.
  • In a stagnant industry, Dr. Zeeshan is starting to make his name known and shaking things up with an entirely new nursing culture.

ShiftMed and HomeCare.com partner with Nurses Against Racism to deliver Scholarships to Minority Nursing Students

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Health care, Health, Caregiving, Nursing credentials and certifications, Nursing in the United States, Nursing home, Nursing, Unlicensed assistive personnel, Licensed practical nurse, Registered nurse

Scholarship recipients were chosen based on the submission of a personal essay on their vision of a career in nursing.

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  • Scholarship recipients were chosen based on the submission of a personal essay on their vision of a career in nursing.
  • Beagle's loving grandmother, who worked as a Certified Registered Nursing Assistant, became severely ill from COVID-19.
  • "ShiftMed and HomeCare.com are committed to helping minority candidates achieve upward mobility in health care and earn a living wage doing what they love.
  • ShiftMed is a mobile and web workforce management platform that connects hospitals, assisted living providers and skilled nursing facilities to licensed nurses (CNAs, LPNs and RNs).

Pennsylvania Enacts Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Health care, Health, Nursing, Lisa Boscola, Nursing in the United States, Community nursing, Nursing credentials and certifications, Nurse Licensure Compact

Tom Wolf signed the NLC into law in the state of Pennsylvania on July 1, 2021.

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  • Tom Wolf signed the NLC into law in the state of Pennsylvania on July 1, 2021.
  • Bill sponsor Sen. Lisa Boscola, said, By not being a part of the nurse compact, Pennsylvania has frankly been at a disadvantage.
  • Joining the compact is going to benefit Pennsylvania nurses, hospitals and health systems, physicians, nursing homes, home health care services and above all patients.
  • Once an implementation date is determined, it will be posted on the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing website .

Cross Country Healthcare Partners with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Help Nursing Homes Improve Infection Control

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Nursing, Infectious diseases, Human resources, Professional services, Other Health, Managed care, Training, General Health, Health, Education, Health care, Health, Caregiving, Nursing in the United States, Nursing home, Unlicensed assistive personnel, Medicaid, Nursing

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc., (NASDAQ: CCRN), a leading provider of advisory and workforce solutions including contingent staffing, permanent placement, and other consultative services for healthcare clients, is the first healthcare staffing firm to partner with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to help nursing homes to improve their infection control.

Key Points: 
  • Cross Country Healthcare, Inc., (NASDAQ: CCRN), a leading provider of advisory and workforce solutions including contingent staffing, permanent placement, and other consultative services for healthcare clients, is the first healthcare staffing firm to partner with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to help nursing homes to improve their infection control.
  • "Nursing home staff members earn certificates of participation while receiving the latest guidance from CMS on COVID-19 preparedness, resident-centered care, and infection prevention and control."
  • We also offer free access to a CMS-endorsed, online, interactive training series on infection prevention and control for certified nursing assistants (CNAs) working in nursing homes."
  • Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. (CCH) is a leader in providing total talent management, including strategic workforce solutions, contingent staffing, permanent placement, and consultative services for healthcare customers.

Healogics® Receives Accreditation from American Nurses Credentialing Center

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Healogics, the nation's leading provider of world-class wound care, is proud to announce its accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Healogics, the nation's leading provider of world-class wound care, is proud to announce its accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
  • In order to be awarded accreditation, rigorous standards must be met for providing continuing professional development to registered nurses.
  • Healogics earned this distinction by promoting excellence in nursing and patient safety, and providing nurses with the knowledge and skills to help improve care and patient outcomes.
  • "We are proud to achieve the highly regarded Accreditation from ANCC," said Healogics Vice President of Clinical and Quality Process Excellence, Carolyn M. Shinn.

Mercy Medical Center's Nursing Excellence Once Again Honored with Prestigious Magnet® Recognition

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Friday, June 25, 2021
Health care, Health, Magnet Recognition Program, Nursing in the United States, Nursing, Mercy Medical Center, American Nurses Credentialing Center, Children's Minnesota

The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes the top health care organizations in the nation for providing nursing excellence.

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  • The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes the top health care organizations in the nation for providing nursing excellence.
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    "For the third consecutive time since 2011, Mercy Nursing has earned this coveted recognition.
  • Magnet is the most prestigious distinction a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence," said Dr. David Maine, President and CEO, Mercy Health Services, Mercy Medical Center.
  • Magnet recognition has become the gold standard for nursing excellence and is taken into consideration when the public judges healthcare organizations.

NextStep’s Tuition-Free Nursing Assistant Training Launches in Oregon

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
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Portland, OR, June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NextStep , an innovative digital healthcare training and job placement company, today announced approval by the Oregon State Board of Nursing for its nursing assistant training-to-placement program.

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  • Portland, OR, June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NextStep , an innovative digital healthcare training and job placement company, today announced approval by the Oregon State Board of Nursing for its nursing assistant training-to-placement program.
  • The Oregon State Board of Nursing has approved NextSteps virtual skills and clinical training, which features remote video review and feedback by accredited nurse instructors employed by NextStep.
  • In Colorado and Washington, we have shown the value our blended-learning nursing assistant training and job placement program delivers.
  • NextSteps blended-learning nursing assistant program gives learners the opportunity to start a new, rewarding career and provides employers a solution to their critical workforce needs.

eQHealth Solutions Achieves Accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

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Friday, June 11, 2021
Nursing, Education, Health, Managed care, Continuing, Training, Health care, Health, American Nurses Credentialing Center, Nursing, Registered nurse, ANCC, Nursing in the United States, Nursing shortage

eQHealth Solutions, a leading population health technology and services company, has officially achieved accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Centers (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation.

Key Points: 
  • eQHealth Solutions, a leading population health technology and services company, has officially achieved accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Centers (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation.
  • Rigorous standards for providing continuing professional development to registered nurses must be met to be awarded the accreditation.
  • This valuable accreditation will provide top-of-the-line education and training to nurses at eQHealth.
  • This accreditation provides the opportunity for eQHealth to promote the highest professional standards for our nurses, tap into new markets, expand our visibility, and most importantly improve curricula for nurses around the world.

Registerednursring.org Ranks SIUE Nursing Administration No. 5 Nationally

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Health care, Health, Nursing education, Nursing, Nurse education, Nursing credentials and certifications, Nursing in the United States, Nursing degrees in the United States, Gerontological nursing

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing's (SON) Healthcare and Nursing Administration (HCNA) program has been ranked 5th nationally by registerednursing.org, a nursing advocacy organization.

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  • EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing's (SON) Healthcare and Nursing Administration (HCNA) program has been ranked 5th nationally by registerednursing.org, a nursing advocacy organization.
  • Registerednursing.org assessed nursing administration programs on several factors which represent how well a program supports students during school, towards licensure and beyond.
  • According to registerednursing.org, nurses interested in leadership or management positions benefit from earning a master's in nursing administration.
  • Like nursing education, nursing administration programs are highly sought after by higher education institutions to fulfill the severe leadership shortage necessary for a growing nursing profession in the coming years.