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Nursing practitioners or NP work in association with other nursing staff and medical teams, such as physicians, social workers, pharmacists, etc, to provide interdisciplinary patient care. They are also known as Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and have a master’s degree in nursing to provide special care to patients. Furthermore, they supervise Nursing Assistants and […]
Pharmacies in the USA operate under stringent compliance criteria and regulations, and so do the compliance and licensing considerations that must be adhered to while hiring pharmacists. To support these regulations, understanding pharmacist licensing requirements becomes essential for every healthcare facility. Pharmacists play a vital role in dispensing medications, optimizing dosages, and administering drugs, underscoring […]
There are different kinds of nurses who work in a healthcare facility, and their scope of practice varies from state to state. However, the nurse hierarchy is fixed based on their educational qualifications and experience. The hierarchy of nursing in hospitals, the nurse career ladder from nurse assistants to nurse practitioners, is explained below. Nurse […]
Pharmacists are one of the inevitable components of the healthcare ecosystem. The duties of the pharmacists not only include dispensing medicines and educating patients, but they also play an important role in the hospital’s drug house inventory management. With the right skilled pharmacists, your facility can save money while enhancing operational efficiency. You might have […]
Pharmacists are important in the healthcare system, as they play a pivotal role in improving the quality of healthcare by ensuring the safe and effective use of medications, which also supports long-term pharmacist retention in many facilities. They not only dispense medicines but also contribute to health education, dosage optimization, and medication adherence, all of […]
With the growing shortage of physicians, the role of physician assistants (PAs) has become increasingly vital to fill patient care gaps. This blog will also address key aspects of how to hire physician assistants and articulate the PA’s role in healthcare and its effect on healthcare organizations from the perspective of patient care. Healthcare providers […]
Nurse turnover is the rate at which registered nurses leave the current workforce of a facility. A higher nurse turnover rate indicates dissatisfaction among the registered nurse workforce with regard to the work environment, culture, and team dynamics at a facility. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics around 1,94,500 registered nurse job openings […]
While hiring registered nurses, proper measures must be taken to navigate the compliance and rn certification requirements imposed by the states. There are various ways to hire registered nurses, including full-time and contract. Each has its own regulatory guidelines and compliance policies set by the state, which must be followed throughout the recruitment process to […]
Pharmacists are healthcare professionals who work in both community pharmacies and hospitals to dispense medicines prescribed by physicians and provide information on proper drug administration. Facilities today are looking to hire a pharmacist who can manage increasing workloads efficiently. Due to the increased patient volume, the COVID-19 immunization effort has brought a significant workload on […]
Registered nurses assess patients’ conditions and provide timely care. They coordinate with doctors and other allied health professionals to spread awareness among the public on various health conditions. Moreover, their duties include educating patients and providing emotional support to the patient and family. Sometimes, the registered nurse’s role includes supervising other LPNs and nursing assistants in […]
