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2. Unlicensed assistive personnel - Wikipedia

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   Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) are paraprofessionals who assist individuals with physical disabilities, mental impairments, and other health care needs with their activities of daily living (ADLs). UAPs also provide bedside care—including basic nursing procedures—all under the supervision of a registered nurse, licensed practical ...

3. Nursing credentials and certifications - Wikipedia

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   In this role, the nurse becomes something similar to an auditor and a teacher of patient care quality and risk for the entire hospital staff. This nurse likely will also get the certification CPHQ: Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality. Nursing credentials are separated from the person's name (and from each other) with commas.

4. Nurse registry - Wikipedia

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   A nurse registry, nursing registry, or register of nurses is a list of nurses who are legally licensed to practice nursing. The register is maintained by the licensing body designated by law to regulate the profession. This is the source of the legal title "Registered Nurse". Usually each nurse is issued a unique identification or license ...

5. What is a Registered Nurse? What They Do and How to Become One

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   Jeff Bergen/Getty Images. There are many different types of nurses, but registered nurses (RNs) are often considered the backbone of the nursing system. Registered nurses can work in any specialty ...

6. Understanding Medicare Coverage for Home Health Aides

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   Medicare plans. Takeaway. Medicare doesn’t cover home health aides unless your doctor has approved a home health care plan that involves professional services such as skilled nursing care or ...

7. List of professional designations in the United States

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   The minimum degree required for licensure as a Registered Nurse Associate Degree in Paramedicine: N/A The minimum degree required for licensure as a Paramedic State Licensure (post-nominals different then degree) Certified Nursing Assistant: CNA Assistive personnel that is state licensed and works under the direction of a Registered Nurse

8. What Is a Nurse Practitioner? - WebMD

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   Acute care nurse practitioners (ACNP) work in hospitals or acute care clinics. They see patients when they are sick, are admitted to the hospital, have injuries, or have surgical procedures. They ...

9. Cancer Care at Home: How to Find and Hire Caregivers - WebMD

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   Home Health Aide. If the person with cancer needs a hand with daily routines like getting dressed and using the bathroom, a home aide can be ideal. They’re trained to work alongside a nurse and ...