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#NursingNews: Days before the Federal Trade Commission’s ban on noncompete clauses would have gone into effect, a federal judge stopped the move — something hospital associations have been waiting for. Let's take a look at how we got to this point: https://hubs.la/Q02Mhl1W0 #NoncompeteBan #FTCNonCompete

#NursingNews: Oregon nurses made history earlier this summer when they organized the largest nursing strike in state history. Tangible changes have yet to be seen from their efforts, but did prompt one hospital leader to pen an editorial in a local newspaper. The Oregon Nurses Association believes the editorial includes “misrepresentations and misleading claims.” 🔗: https://hubs.la/Q02Mc89D0

There is little time left for nurses to review the rules and continuing education requirements for the Alabama nursing license renewal. A lapse in licensure means RNs and LPNs are no longer legally allowed to work. Nursing CE Central has a full breakdown of top questions, state CE requirements, last day to renew, and consequences of missing the renewal deadline. https://hubs.la/Q02wr5XX0

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Freelance nurse writing could be a fun way to earn some extra income. But where do you start? What types of jobs are even available? One of NCC's own nurse authors shares her journey to writing and suggestions for how you can get started too: https://hubs.la/Q02H9JxV0

#NursingSpecialties: The terms “advanced practice registered nurse” and “nurse practitioner” are often used together, but there is a slight difference between the two. Charmaine Robinson, MSN-Ed, BSN, RN, breaks it all down here: https://hubs.la/Q02H9HYq0

#NursingNews: Nurse staffing mandates aren’t created equal — and don’t even exist in some states. A new Health Affairs study analyzed how legislatures across the United States approach staffing ratios, finding differences from state to state, hospital to hospital, and, in some cases, unit to unit. Within the nursing community, opinions differ on whether staffing ratios should be implemented through legislative mandates or by “nurse-centered committees.” 🔗: https://hubs.la/Q02LBM7l0 #nursestaffratios #hosptialstaffing #staffing #legislation #nursetopatientratio

🔗: https://hubs.la/Q02LfRcP0 Nearly 3,000 facilities in rural regions are deemed health professional shortage areas, according to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSAgov), HHS. But studies, hospital associations, and nursing programs point to several methods that could improve access to care.

Attention West Virginia Nurses: This article contains information on the 2024 West Virginia nursing license renewal period, including the last day to renew, CE requirements, and the consequences of missing the deadline. https://hubs.la/Q02wrhdh0

#ResearchNews: A University of Central Florida nursing student discovered that breast cancer survivors who use cognitive behavioral therapy see a decrease in symptoms of anxiety. The doctoral scholarly project focuses on an aspect of the oncology specialty that nurses address on a regular basis — trying to evaluate a patient’s mental health — and builds on similar research about the effects CBT on breast cancer patients. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02KHYhh0