To submit a legal/professional question for future consideration, write to the editor at lstokowski@medscape.net (include "Ask the Expert" in the subject line). State laws give nurses the legal ...

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix College of Nursing is advancing nurses' skills with its innovative Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Competency-based ...

A practice-ready nurse is one who can make consistent, effective clinical judgements, and know when to ask for assistance, says this nursing leader. As CNOs focus on recruiting and retaining new ...

A new questionnaire assesses obstetric nurses' competency in GD management, filling a critical training gap. Developed through expert input and pilot testing, the tool shows strong psychometric ...

When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors—like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, ...

HOUSTON, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kahuna Workforce Solutions (Kahuna), the leader in skills and competency management, announces that UCHealth, a Colorado-based, non-profit health system has ...

At first thought, nurse practitioners (NPs) may seem to achieve clinical authority through their years of nursing experience, ...

Advanced clinical practitioners are educated at master’s degree level, but at what standard are students assessed and is there a competency level that the student must meet? Advanced clinical ...

As summer storms roll in across much of the U.S., we’re reminded that preparation is an absolute necessity and could mean the difference between life and death. Whether it’s a hurricane, a tornado or ...

Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) placement represents one of the most common procedures for establishing vascular access in clinical practice, primainly serving short-term intravenous infusion ...

Psychosocial care is considered an important component of quality cancer care. Individuals treated for cancer can experience biologic or physical, emotional, spiritual, and practical consequences (eg, ...

Missouri Western State University's nursing program hosted its third annual Griffon Nurse Training Camp for middle school students on Monday, June 15. Bringing ...