Nursing homes are still popular among the elderly population, but they are also becoming a growing source of healthcare costs for the healthcare system.As of March 31, nursing homes provided nearly $8.7 billion in total healthcare costs, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.And the cost of care for elderly people has increased significantly over the
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Nursing School, NPS, and Nursing, Licensed Practical Nurses, have been the subject of a lot of criticism lately.A recent study conducted by the University of Pittsburgh found that over 90 percent of licensed practical nurses surveyed said they were less likely to use the products if they were associated with nursing schools.But, does this mean nursing schools are somehow more
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A lot of nursing is done online and the amount of information being provided can be overwhelming.For example, you might be able to read about a new type of nursing treatment, but you're not sure what that treatment is, or what it might mean for your patient's life.You might have been told that your care is safe and effective, but
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Nurses are no longer being paid a penny for nursing training.Nurses are being paid just 0.2p for every £1 of tuition fees. The Government announced the change in its annual report to Parliament on Tuesday night, saying that the amount would be cut by 0.5p from next year.The Government also announced that an additional 0.4p would be paid to RNs in
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Nursing students in the United States are having a hard time finding nursing school tattoos, as they struggle to find the right school, according to a new survey.The survey, which was conducted by the nonprofit Nursing Education Center (NEC), polled more than 1,000 students and parents across the country to see how many tattoos students had.A third of those surveyed
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Nursing homes are the only place in America where residents have to go to for care and support.If you're considering getting an appointment with a nursing home, here are a few tips you can take to get a better experience.1.Know the rules.Before you visit, make sure you know what you're getting into before you leave.Are there restrictions?Are you allowed to
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