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Continuing education (CE) maintains the standards of professionalism and competence required for a successful and effective nursing career. These requirements vary depending on the state. In fact, requirements range from none to 45 hours biennially for nurses. Determining what steps nurses need to complete, what opportunities are eligible for continuing education units, and how to… Continue reading What Nurses Need for Continuing Education

In recent years, the American healthcare workforce has been fundamentally reshaped in multiple ways. More than ever before, hospitals, health systems, and post-acute facilities are facing a severe staff shortage, exacerbated strongly by the COVID-19 pandemic [1]. Therefore, especially as it relates to the nursing workforce [2], healthcare staffing ratios has been an important question… Continue reading Trends in Healthcare Staffing

Most companies today understand the advantages of a mixed and varied workforce. Many employers, including healthcare companies, have needs that do not fit perfectly into a fixed, full-time schedule. Many workers, too, prefer a flexible model of working, especially in a post-COVID workforce. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) classifies workers into two categories, 1099 workers… Continue reading Practical Considerations between W2 and 1099 Employment

Increasingly, licensed practical nurses (LPNs) are making the transition to registered nurses (RNs) [1]. The benefits of this transition include a much-needed increase in the size of the RN workforce, increased diversity among RNs, and self-actualization for the practitioners making the change [2]. For those considering this step, understanding how one could make this career… Continue reading Going from LPN to RN

The transition from a registered nurse (RN) to a nurse practitioner (NP) is a journey of professional growth that opens up new opportunities in the healthcare field. While both RNs and NPs play a crucial role in healthcare, NPs can prescribe medications, provide advanced care, and determine diagnoses, though their exact scope of practice varies… Continue reading Going from RN to NP

Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who provide anesthesia care for patients before, during, and after surgery. They administer medications to keep patients asleep or pain-free while monitoring the function of the patient’s body. CRNAs are highly trained health care professionals, typically spending 6-8 years in higher education, and tend to… Continue reading CRNA Salaries Across the US

To meet the high demand for health services without endangering patients, states allowed doctors to practice across state lines during the COVID-19 pandemic [1]. This development was only temporary; since the waning of the pandemic, states have re-imposed prior regulations that only allowed doctors to treat patients present in the state(s) in which they are… Continue reading Medical Licenses Across State Borders 

To practice medicine in the United States, physicians need professional licenses, which are issued by state medical boards. For the medical board to consider a physician for licensure, the physician must meet specific qualifications, including graduating from medical school, completing postgraduate training (residency), and passing a national medical licensing exam. After gaining a license, physicians… Continue reading Requirements for Maintaining MD License 

Background   Medical assistants work mainly in outpatient or ambulatory care facilities, such as medical offices and clinics, alongside physicians, forming essential members of a ​patient-​centered ​medical ​team. Medical assistants are critical to the safe and efficient delivery of health care, with their role being just as versatile as they are important in the clinic.   Work… Continue reading Role of Medical Assistants 

On January 5th, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) introduced a new law that prevents businesses from imposing non-compete agreements on their employees (3). Non-compete agreements are a common tool used by employers to prevent employees from taking new jobs at competitor companies within a certain time frame after the end of their current position… Continue reading FTC Ban on Non-competes: Implications for Healthcare