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Elite Learning Introduces New Guide for Nursing Career Paths in 2024 Career Compass

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星期二, 五月 14, 2024

Elite Learning , a comprehensive online learning destination for licensed professionals, today announced the introduction of the 2024 Nursing Career Compass, a practical guide for popular nursing career paths .

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  • Elite Learning , a comprehensive online learning destination for licensed professionals, today announced the introduction of the 2024 Nursing Career Compass, a practical guide for popular nursing career paths .
  • “The nursing profession is prone to burnout and stagnation, and we want nurses to know that the path to a happy and fulfilling nursing career is possible,” said Candace Pierce, DNP, RN, Senior Course Development Manager of Nursing at Elite Learning.
  • Inside the 2024 Nursing Career Compass Guide, readers will find the following:
    A quick summary of six popular career paths in nursing, including Registered Nurse: Specialty Certifications, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Manager
    “There are many pathways available for people to find long-term career success and satisfaction in this field,” continued Pierce.
  • Hopefully, all nurses can read this guide and see a new opportunity for themselves.”
    For more information and to download the 2024 Nursing Career Compass Guide, visit:

Survey: Nurses See Little Improvement in 2024

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星期一, 五月 6, 2024

DALLAS, May 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The majority of nurses (80%) think 2024 will be either no better or worse for nurses than 2023, according to a new survey by AMN Healthcare, the nation’s leading healthcare workforce solutions company.

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  • DALLAS, May 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The majority of nurses (80%) think 2024 will be either no better or worse for nurses than 2023, according to a new survey by AMN Healthcare, the nation’s leading healthcare workforce solutions company.
  • Forty-two percent said 2024 will be the same for nurses as 2023, 38% said it will be worse, while only 20% said it will be better.
  • “That trend is likely to continue until nurse concerns are addressed.”
    In order to prioritize these concerns, the survey asked nurses what is important to them in their workplaces in 2024.
  • A smaller number (47%) said more recognition for nurses is extremely important to them, while 42% said wellness programs are extremely important.

Simply Healthcare Funds Scholarships for Miami Dade College Certified Nurse Assistant Program During Summer Cohort

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星期一, 四月 29, 2024

The healthcare organization has partnered with Miami Dade College (MDC) to offer full scholarships for the summer cohort of the college’s Certified Nurse Assistant program.

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  • The healthcare organization has partnered with Miami Dade College (MDC) to offer full scholarships for the summer cohort of the college’s Certified Nurse Assistant program.
  • "Simply Healthcare remains steadfast in our commitment to fostering the health and prosperity of Floridians, while revolutionizing healthcare across our state," said Dana Gryniuk, Medicaid President of Simply Healthcare Plans.
  • The first round of Simply Healthcare CNA scholarships for MDC students were awarded to 28 students attending Spring 2024 classes.
  • Simply Healthcare’s funding has made another round of CNA scholarships for MDC students planning to attend the program’s summer cohort.

Expanding community college offerings to include bachelor's degrees gives Americans a cost-effective choice in higher education

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星期四, 四月 18, 2024

For millions of Americans, community colleges have long been the entry point to higher education, bridging the gap between high school and the workforce or transferring to a university or college.

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  • For millions of Americans, community colleges have long been the entry point to higher education, bridging the gap between high school and the workforce or transferring to a university or college.
  • Community colleges exemplify flexibility and practicality, offering a là carte workforce development training, professional certificates, associate degrees, transfer programs and now bachelor's degrees at some community colleges.
  • Community colleges remain synonymous with affordability and provide students with accessible and attainable solutions to achieve their post-secondary education goals.
  • One solution to America's student loan crisis is allowing more community colleges the ability to offer affordable baccalaureate degrees in high-demand professions.

Empower Aesthetics Highlights Recent Strategic Partnerships: Uplifting Businesses of Medical Aesthetic Industry Entrepreneurs

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星期四, 三月 14, 2024

CHICAGO , March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Empower Aesthetics ("Empower" or "the Company"), a national medical aesthetics platform, continues its fast-paced growth while at the same time seeking new clinical partnerships to build out the platform.

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  • Private Equity-Backed Platform Pursues New Clinical Partnerships and Sparks Growth of Medical Aesthetics Industry Across the U.S.
    CHICAGO , March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Empower Aesthetics ("Empower" or "the Company"), a national medical aesthetics platform, continues its fast-paced growth while at the same time seeking new clinical partnerships to build out the platform.
  • Empower Aesthetics was formed in July 2023 by Shore Capital Partners ("Shore" or "Shore Capital"), a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on microcap investing.
  • Empower Aesthetics is actively pursuing an acquisition strategy, looking for like-minded, growth-oriented entrepreneurs in aesthetics to join a trusted network of clinical leaders, share best practices and deliver superior clinical outcomes.
  • By implementing strategic and operational initiatives intended to elevate the Company's partners, Empower Aesthetics helps clinical leaders grow their businesses, achieve their financial goals, streamline operations and connect with new clients.

HSS Florida Appoints Heather Woolf, RN as Vice President, HSS Palm Beach County

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星期三, 二月 21, 2024

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HSS Florida, part of world leader in orthopedics Hospital for Special Surgery, has appointed experienced executive and Registered Nurse Heather Woolf as Vice President and senior administrator for its teams and facilities in Palm Beach County.

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  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HSS Florida, part of world leader in orthopedics Hospital for Special Surgery, has appointed experienced executive and Registered Nurse Heather Woolf as Vice President and senior administrator for its teams and facilities in Palm Beach County.
  • Founded in 1863 and headquartered in New York City, HSS is the world's leading academic medical system specialized in musculoskeletal health.
  • Before the opening of HSS West Palm Beach in 2020, thousands of Florida residents traveled each year for care at the HSS main campus in New York City.
  • "In Palm Beach County HSS is perfectly positioned at the intersection of the world's best quality of life, and the world's leading cause of disability: musculoskeletal conditions."

Bluesight Demonstrates Industry-Leading Performance in Drug Diversion Detection; New Data Highlights 6.6X Advantage Over Competitors

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星期三, 二月 7, 2024

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluesight, the leader in Medication Intelligence™ solutions, announced today new data that showcases the performance of ControlCheck™, the company's next generation of drug diversion monitoring. A new data analysis comparing ControlCheck against other industry solutions from Q1 to Q4 2023 found ControlCheck 6.6 times more likely to detect diversion, setting a new standard for medication safety and security.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluesight, the leader in Medication Intelligence™ solutions, announced today new data that showcases the performance of ControlCheck™, the company's next generation of drug diversion monitoring.
  • During this same period, ControlCheck identified a staggering 808 confirmed cases of drug diversion showcasing its unparalleled efficacy in safeguarding healthcare institutions.
  • Additionally, ControlCheck revealed 9 out of 10 of those diversion events were attributed to Registered Nurse personnel.
  • "At Bluesight, our mission has always been to advance patient safety through cutting-edge technology," said Kevin MacDonald, Co-founder & CEO of Bluesight.

New Survey Highlights Dire State of Nursing in 2024, Finds Optimism from Nurses Still in Profession

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星期三, 二月 7, 2024

Why are a significant number of nursing professionals, approximately 83%, expressing worry about the state of the profession?

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  • Why are a significant number of nursing professionals, approximately 83%, expressing worry about the state of the profession?
  • The survey revealed vital insights into their daily experience:
    Considering a Career Shift: Nearly 77% are contemplating a job change this year, with 45% considering leaving the profession entirely.
  • “These are nurses and aides who entered the profession to impact patient care but now find themselves enduring longer work hours and heavier workloads.
  • The guilt that comes with not giving patients the time and attention they deserve takes a real emotional toll on nurses.

Empower Aesthetics Announces Partnerships with DermaTouch RN and AW Skin Co.

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星期四, 一月 18, 2024

Empower Aesthetics (“Empower” or “the Company”), a national medical aesthetics platform, announced today that it has partnered with DermaTouch RN (“DermaTouch”), one of the nation’s leading medical aesthetic practices with locations in Houston and San Antonio, Texas, and AW Skin Co. , a highly-regarded medical spa and wellness center with three locations in Cool Springs, Franklin, and Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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  • Empower Aesthetics (“Empower” or “the Company”), a national medical aesthetics platform, announced today that it has partnered with DermaTouch RN (“DermaTouch”), one of the nation’s leading medical aesthetic practices with locations in Houston and San Antonio, Texas, and AW Skin Co. , a highly-regarded medical spa and wellness center with three locations in Cool Springs, Franklin, and Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
  • Empower Aesthetics provides the tools, support and strategy to empower aesthetic owners and practices to reach new heights while maintaining the highest quality of care.
  • The new partnerships with DermaTouch RN and AW Skin Co. will help accelerate Empower’s long-term growth strategy and mission to be the first-choice partner for growth-minded aesthetics entrepreneurs.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome DermaTouch RN to the Empower Aesthetics family,” said Alyssa Rapp, Chief Executive Officer of Empower Aesthetics.

Nursing Community Coalition Urges Congress to Protect Veterans' Access to Quality Anesthesia Care

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星期五, 一月 26, 2024

The proposed legislation would impose unnecessary and unjustifiable restrictions on Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), adversely impacting the healthcare of our nation's veterans.

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  • The proposed legislation would impose unnecessary and unjustifiable restrictions on Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), adversely impacting the healthcare of our nation's veterans.
  • The NCC points out that even the VA, in testimony before the House Veterans Affairs Health Subcommittee on September 19, 2023, acknowledged that CRNAs can safely provide anesthesia care autonomously.
  • The NCC represents a diverse cross-section of the nursing profession, including Registered Nurses (RNs), APRNs, nurse leaders, boards of nursing, students, faculty, and researchers.
  • "CRNAs play a crucial role in providing anesthesia services across the entire care continuum, bringing essential support and expertise to their patients, especially within the VA," said AANA President Dru Riddle, PhD, DNP, CRNA, FAAN .