Nurse leaders pushing for nurses to obtain BSNs need to understand that college debt can slow nurses' academic progression, and has negative implications for those on a leadership track.
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Debt Hobbles Nurse Education, Impeding Career Growth
Nurse leaders pushing for nurses to obtain BSNs need to understand that college debt can slow nurses' academic progression, and has negative implications for those on a leadership track.
 

NEWS & ANALYSIS
AMA Does Not Want PA Autonomy
Attendees of the annual AMA House of Delegates meeting want more study on licensing for advanced practice registered nurses. From MedPage Today.
Widespread Contamination Found in Heart Surgery Equipment
Experts say alarming results support findings from earlier studies and underscore the importance of rigorous monitoring of device maintenance schedules to minimize the risk of patient harm.   
Impaired Nurses Benefit from Alternative-to-Discipline Approach
Nursing organizations advocate for rehabilitating rather than punishing nurses experiencing substance use disorder. 
Final ICD-10-CM Codes for 2018 Contain a Few Surprises
The final codes include 322 more changes than what was proposed by CMS in April's hospital IPPS rule.
Study: Antibiotics Responsible for 20% of Adverse Drug Events
Healthcare providers should exercise caution when prescribing antibiotics as adverse reactions to the drugs can extend hospital stays and contribute to emergency department visits.  
Rude Providers Jeopardize Patient Safety. So Stop It.
Clinical outcomes and teamwork suffer when healthcare providers exhibit rude or uncivil behavior. Vanderbilt University Medical Center has developed a process for resolving disruptive behavior among clinicians.
 

AROUND THE WEB
Data's critical role in reversing the opioid epidemic
Source: Governing
Hospital pharmacy tech stole Fentanyl from operating room, cops say
Source: NJ.com
Officials: Doctor in abuse case wanted to impregnate women
Source: The Washington Post / Associated Press
Hospital gun bill becomes KS law without Governor's signature
Source: The Wichita Eagle
MN nurses will give debt relief to needy patients
Source: Star Tribune
Nurse in critical condition after being stabbed by ER patient at MA hospital
Source: CBS Boston
 

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