Nursing in the United States

NCLEX® Exams to Resume in Limited Capacity March 25, 2020

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Monday, March 23, 2020
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CHICAGO, March 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --NCLEX RN and NCLEX PN Examinations testing will resume on a limited basis at 60 Pearson VUE Testing Centers on March 25, 2020, ramping up to additional sites by March 28.

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  • CHICAGO, March 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --NCLEX RN and NCLEX PN Examinations testing will resume on a limited basis at 60 Pearson VUE Testing Centers on March 25, 2020, ramping up to additional sites by March 28.
  • NCSBN and Pearson VUE know that they have a crucial role in assisting to put more nurses into the workforce.
  • Following CDC guidelines for social distancing, NCLEX candidates will be screened prior to being allowed to test.
  • The pretest items and the special experimental Next Generation NCLEX section will be removed, however, the difficulty levels and passing standards of the exams have not changed.

Incredible Health Launches Free, First-Of-Its-Kind Continuing Education Courses for All Nurses in the United States

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Thursday, March 19, 2020
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Incredible Health , the leading health care hiring platform in the U.S., announced a first-of-its-kind free online continuing education program available to all nurses in the United States.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Incredible Health , the leading health care hiring platform in the U.S., announced a first-of-its-kind free online continuing education program available to all nurses in the United States.
  • Incredible Health will give away up to $240M annually in education value in support of U.S. nurses.
  • This added cost of maintaining continuing education requirements is only part of many stressors nurses face in the United States.
  • Incredible Health's premium coursework will help increase access for all nurses in the United States to be able to easily view and meet their states' continuing education requirements.

IntelyCare Launches First COVID-19 Training Program for Nurses, Nursing Facilities to Help Mitigate Spread of Virus

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Tuesday, March 17, 2020
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In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, IntelyCare , a leading intelligent workforce management solution for post-acute facilities, is launching the first training certification program specific to nursing facilities.

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  • In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, IntelyCare , a leading intelligent workforce management solution for post-acute facilities, is launching the first training certification program specific to nursing facilities.
  • The training will update nursing professionals on COVID-19 prevention and treatment practices in order to maintain the health of nurses and patients during the outbreak.
  • IntelyCare will require that all nursing employees complete the COVID-19 Best Practices Course in the IntelyCare app before taking shifts.
  • By enacting this comprehensive training and response plan, IntelyCare is taking critical steps to ensure healthcare gig workers dont promote the spread of infections across facilities.

NCSBN Stands Ready to Support States in Verifying Licenses for Nurses Responding to COVID-19

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Saturday, March 14, 2020
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NCSBN recognizes how vital accurate, up-to-date licensure information is during this time of global pandemic.

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  • NCSBN recognizes how vital accurate, up-to-date licensure information is during this time of global pandemic.
  • Nursys holds licensure data for more than 4.9 million nurses in the U.S. and provides this information 24/7/365 free of charge.
  • There are currently 32 member states in the NLC and nurses from those states who hold a multistate license can easily respond to provide care across state lines.
  • The statements and opinions expressed are those of NCSBN and not individual members.

Massachusetts Nurses Association Supports Registered Nurses and Healthcare Professionals on the Front Lines as Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Tests Readiness of Already Strained Healthcare System

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Monday, March 9, 2020
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"The MNA represents more than 23,000 registered nurses and healthcare professionals at 85 healthcare facilities across the Commonwealth, including the majority of RNs at Massachusetts hospitals," said RN and MNA President Donna Kelly-Williams.

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  • "The MNA represents more than 23,000 registered nurses and healthcare professionals at 85 healthcare facilities across the Commonwealth, including the majority of RNs at Massachusetts hospitals," said RN and MNA President Donna Kelly-Williams.
  • "Every day, our nurses and healthcare professionals do whatever it takes to help patients recover from complex illnesses and injury.
  • "Our leadership, in communities throughout Massachusetts, is on the front lines of the healthcare system, caring for patients every day.
  • Founded in 1903, the Massachusetts Nurses Association is the largest union of registered nurses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

WGU's Nursing Students Score Above Average on National Licensing Exam

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
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A requirement for licensure as a registered nurse in all states, the exam provides a uniform benchmark for nursing education quality.

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  • A requirement for licensure as a registered nurse in all states, the exam provides a uniform benchmark for nursing education quality.
  • The nation's first competency-based nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and in available states, WGU students exceeded the state average pass rate.
  • "Our nursing graduates continue to demonstrate a high level of competence," said Dr. Jan Jones-Schenk, Senior Vice President of WGU's College of Health Professions.
  • This difference in practical experience is crucial for nursing students to learn and develop competencies in patient care and to prepare for the realities of contemporary nursing practice.

Prepared Health Is Now Dina

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020
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CHICAGO, Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Prepared Health, an AI-powered care coordination platform, has changed its name to Dina.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Prepared Health, an AI-powered care coordination platform, has changed its name to Dina.
  • Added David Baiada, CEO of BAYADA Home Health Care in Philadelphia: "Partnering with Dina has allowed us to proactively care for seniors in the Philadelphia market.
  • In other news, Dina will present with Jefferson Health at the HIMSS Global Health Conference, the industry's largest health information and technology event, on March 13 in Orlando.
  • Dina (formerly Prepared Health) is an AI-powered care coordination platform to help hospitals, health plans and in-home providers identify high-quality partners, enable real-time care collaboration, and activate home-based insights.

Rasmussen College Launches "Future Nurses of Florida" Grant for Local Nursing Students

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Thursday, February 20, 2020
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Rasmussen College, a regionally accredited private college1, today announced a Future Nurses of Florida Grant available for new, incoming Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students in Florida.

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  • Rasmussen College, a regionally accredited private college1, today announced a Future Nurses of Florida Grant available for new, incoming Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students in Florida.
  • Through the Rasmussen College Future Nurses of Florida Grant, we are working to make tuition even more affordable and education more accessible for aspiring students looking to build a career in nursing.
  • Through this grant, Rasmussen College is determined to help meet industry shortfalls for skilled, qualified registered nurses.
  • The Future Nurses of Florida Grant is exclusive to qualifying new BSN students that reside in Florida and start the program in April.

Thornbury Nursing Services Establishes First U.S. Office in New York City

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020
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NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Thornbury Nursing Services is pleased to announce the official launch of its first U.S. office in New York City.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Thornbury Nursing Services is pleased to announce the official launch of its first U.S. office in New York City.
  • "Our 35-year history of success with top U.K. healthcare facilities and experience placing nurses positions us perfectly to operate in the New York metro area," said Sara James, Chief Operating Officer, Thornbury Nursing Services.
  • Thornbury Nursing Services currently has positions in hospitals and healthcare facilities in the New York metro area.
  • Thornbury Nursing Services officially launched in the U.S. in 2020 following a 35-year history of excellence in the U.K.

Enrollment in PACE in California Reaches New Milestone

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Thursday, January 30, 2020
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Enrollment in the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in California has reached 10,000, representing a new milestone for the program, according to data collected by CalPACE.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Enrollment in the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in California has reached 10,000, representing a new milestone for the program, according to data collected by CalPACE.
  • Enrollment in PACE grew from 3,100 in December 2011 to 10,082 as of January 2020, an over three-fold increase, reflecting the growing popularity of the program.
  • More than 90 percent of PACE participants are able to successfully remain in their homes and communities .
  • CalPACE, the California PACE Association, works to advance the efforts of Programs of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly.