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BlogRN vs BSN: Understanding the Difference
Nursing candidates can take any of several different paths to become licensed. Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and registered nurses (RNs) have similar roles in healthcare facilities but different...
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The Benefits of an Online Nursing Education
What is the difference between an online nursing education and a traditional one, and what are other benefits to learning online?
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How to Become a Hospital Department Manager
Hospital department managers are responsible for staffing, overseeing operations, setting priorities, and managing budgets — among many other tasks — to ensure the hospital can run efficiently.
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Chaplain vs. Pastor: What’s the Difference?
Chaplains and pastors minister to individuals regularly by leading religious services or offering spiritual guidance. The core responsibilities of the two roles are similar. Each occupation also...
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What Does a Hospital Chaplain Do?
A hospital can be a frightening environment for patients as well as a high-stress work environment for hospital staff. Hospital chaplains help alleviate that fear and stress by providing emotional and...
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Hospice Chaplain: Spiritual Care in a Hospice Setting
When it comes to patients’ needs, spiritual care — attention to a patient’s spirit and emotions — has just as much significance as medical and psychological care. Hospice chaplains offer comfort...
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Advocacy in Nursing: What Does a Nurse Advocate Do?
Nurse advocates use their positions of trust to protect the rights, health, and safety of patients. They work with healthcare providers, nurse leaders, medical administrators, policymakers, and...
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What Does a Population Health Manager Do?
Health is often thought of in individual terms, but population health managers focus on the health of defined groups. Population health management is the process of improving health outcomes of groups...
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Common Radiology Safety Concerns
It attacks cancer cells. It reveals illness or healing. It offers a less invasive surgery option. Today, radiology is a powerful treatment, diagnostic, and surgical tool. Radiology procedures can save...
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Nurse Communication: Tips, Tools, and Strategies
On any given day in a medical facility, the majority of registered nurses and nurse practitioners see three or more patients per hour. This means nurses can interact with some 36 to 48 patients in a...
