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Rasmussen University Expands Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program to Eagan

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

EAGAN, Minn., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rasmussen University today announced the expansion of its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program to the Eagan, Minn. campus. The CCNE-accredited1 program, also available in Bloomington and Mankato, Minn, is designed to help fill a growing need for baccalaureate-prepared registered nurses (RNs) in the Twin Cities area. Enrollment at the Eagan campus is immediately available, with classes beginning in January 2024.

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EAGAN, Minn., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rasmussen University today announced the expansion of its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program to the Eagan, Minn. campus .
Rasmussen University is dedicated to offering a variety of program entry tracks to accommodate students at different stages of their academic journey.
To learn more about the Rasmussen University Eagan campus, please visit https://www.rasmussen.edu/locations/minnesota/eagan/ .
To learn more about the Rasmussen University Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, please visit https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/nursing/bachelor-science-nursing-bsn/ .

America's Veterans Deserve High Quality Anesthesia Care

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- During Congressional testimony today, the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) urged the Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system to provide the same anesthesia care and services to our veterans as is in place in healthcare systems in 49 states. AANA President-Elect Jan Setnor, MSN, CRNA, Col. (Ret), USAFR, NC, in testimony before the House VA Committee Subcommittee on Health, defended Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists' (CRNAs') ability to deliver high-quality anesthesia care to all populations, including the complex needs of our nation's veterans, as a result of their specialized and detailed anesthesia training.

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Setnor stressed the need to allow CRNAs to apply this extensive training in delivering healthcare to our nation's veterans.
The men and women who have selflessly served our nation deserve the highest quality of care and all scientific evidence and multiple independent groups have concluded that that is CRNA care."
This decreases wait times, increases access to quality care and improves patient safety and satisfaction.
All anesthesia providers do high acuity/complex cases and take call independent of each other.

ShiftKey Expands Tech Solution to Acute Care Facilities

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

ShiftKey , a leading technology company transforming the future of work, today announced its expansion into acute healthcare facilities.

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ShiftKey , a leading technology company transforming the future of work, today announced its expansion into acute healthcare facilities.
Additionally, beta testing of the technology has already rolled out at acute care facilities in Alabama, Louisiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Carolina and West Virginia.
By addressing persistent barriers for licensed professionals at both acute and post-acute facilities, ShiftKey is putting the focus back on patient care, driving positive impact for facilities while creating new opportunities for much-needed flexibility within the healthcare workforce.
“Our entry into the acute care space is an important step for ShiftKey as we continue to grow and evolve our platform and business,” said Mike Vitek, CEO, ShiftKey.

Osmosis from Elsevier Joins Global edX Partner Network to Expand Access to Education for Aspiring Healthcare Professionals

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

PHILADELPHIA and LANHAM, Md., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), today announced that Osmosis from Elsevier, a health education platform with a mission to empower the world's current and future clinicians and caregivers with the best learning experience possible, is the newest member of the global edX partner network, joining hundreds of universities and institutions in expanding access to the world's best education. Osmosis is partnering with edX to launch a new Professional Certificate program in Healthcare Foundations designed for anybody, anywhere who wants to study medicine and healthcare. Enrollment is now open at edX.org.

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Osmosis is partnering with edX to launch a new Professional Certificate program in Healthcare Foundations designed for anybody, anywhere who wants to study medicine and healthcare.
In the next five years, the U.S. is expected to be short 3.2 million healthcare professionals .
Partnerships between organizations like Osmosis and edX can help fill the current gaps in the healthcare workforce by offering affordable, flexible options to support learners.
"Osmosis helped revolutionize healthcare education by making it possible for anyone interested in the field to easily learn about and understand health more thoroughly.

NCSBN Selects Philip Dickison as New CEO

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Chicago, May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN®) Board of Directors (BOD), has named Philip Dickison, PhD, RN, to succeed retiring CEO David Benton.

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Chicago, May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN®) Board of Directors (BOD), has named Philip Dickison, PhD, RN, to succeed retiring CEO David Benton.
Dickison assumes duties as CEO on Oct. 1, 2023.
Dickison currently serves as NCSBN’s chief operating officer (COO), a post he has held since 2017.
In that capacity, he has traveled extensively representing NCSBN across the globe.

NAU-Yuma Will Offer Accelerated Nursing Program this Fall

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Northern Arizona University-Yuma will launch a program in fall 2023 to shorten by nearly half the time it takes nursing students to get through their prerequisites.

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Northern Arizona University-Yuma will launch a program in fall 2023 to shorten by nearly half the time it takes nursing students to get through their prerequisites.
The Compressed Bachelor of Science in Nursing (CBSN) can be completed in 16 months as opposed to 30 months in a traditional program.
Credit: NAU Archives
A $6.4 million grant from the Arizona Department of Health Services will help pay for scholarships for nursing students in the program.
With this grant and NAU’s School of Nursing strong track record offering quality nursing education, we can support and graduate more nurses and build the nursing workforce across all Arizona communities.”

Gale Healthcare Announces Technology Partnership with Smartlinx to Address National Nursing Shortage

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

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“We’re excited about this new technology-based partnership for addressing healthcare workforce challenges, especially now in the midst of the national nursing shortage,” said Tony Braswell, Gale Healthcare President and Founder.

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“We’re excited about this new technology-based partnership for addressing healthcare workforce challenges, especially now in the midst of the national nursing shortage,” said Tony Braswell, Gale Healthcare President and Founder.
Partnerships between digital staffing platforms like Gale and the Smartlinx Marketplace come as two new reports show the national nursing shortage driving healthcare to the point of crisis.
The Gale – Smartlinx integration has shown the power of leveraging these industry-leading technologies for serving post-acute healthcare providers.
“We are excited about our partnership with Gale and their integration into Smartlinx’s Staffing Marketplace,” said Marina Aslanyan, CEO, Smartlinx.

Responding to the Need for Accelerated Nursing Credentials Verification, CGFNS and NCSBN Step Up Collaboration to Address Gaps and Improve Efficiencies

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

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The cooperative effort will focus on information-sharing between the two organizations and technology improvements aimed at creating efficiencies that will streamline credentials verification for nurses applying to work in a new jurisdiction.

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The cooperative effort will focus on information-sharing between the two organizations and technology improvements aimed at creating efficiencies that will streamline credentials verification for nurses applying to work in a new jurisdiction.
This comes as state nursing boards across the U.S. face growing pressure to accelerate verification processes and enable nursing staff vacancies to be filled more quickly.
Meanwhile, with growing numbers of foreign-trained nurses applying to work in the United States, the collaboration will also aim to improve efficiencies in verifying their qualifications and shorten approval times, while also improving the capabilities of verification systems to detect fraudulent activities.
The steps we are taking to interface our systems with CGFNS will help us achieve both of those goals," said David Benton, Chief Executive Officer of the NCBSN.

NCSBN Research Projects Significant Nursing Workforce Shortages and Crisis

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

CHICAGO , April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) unveiled its research, titled "Examining the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Burnout & Stress Among U.S. Nurses," in a panel titled "Nursing at the Crossroads: A Call to Action" in Washington, D.C. at the National Press Club at 9:30 a.m. EST.

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For the first time, the research findings reveal how the nursing workforce was impacted by the pandemic and how many left the workforce in this period, and forecast how many nurses in the U.S. have an intent to leave the workforce.
The research also examined the personal and professional characteristics of nurses experiencing heightened workplace burnout and stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The research was gathered as part of a biennial nursing workforce study conducted by NCSBN and the National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers.
Coupled with large declines among nursing support staff, NCSBN calls for significant action to foster a more resilient and safe U.S. nursing workforce moving forward.

Unitek Learning Hosted Next-Gen NCLEX Bootcamp at Brookline College Campus

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

PHOENIX, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On February 7, 2023, Brookline College invited several area schools to their Phoenix campus for a nursing workshop. This event gave educators the tools and strategies they need to prepare students for the launch of the Next-Generation NCLEX. In April 2023, nursing graduates will complete a new licensing exam that is designed to assess clinical judgment. The symposium equipped both educators and students for success.

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PHOENIX, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On February 7, 2023, Brookline College invited several area schools to their Phoenix campus for a nursing workshop.
Together, we can bridge the gap between the present and future of healthcare education," said Janis Paulson, Chief Executive Officer at Unitek Learning.
Some of these esteemed participants included a NCLEX success specialist, college campus deans, and a director/chair of a BSN Prelicensure program.
Unitek Learning is the parent company of several distinguished learning institutions: Unitek College, Unitek EMT, Eagle Gate College, Provo College, and Brookline College.