Grants for Rare Diseases and Disorders
Introduction to Rare Disease Grants Americans are known to be the world’s most generous people, with 1.44% of the GDP donated to various charities.(1) There are 1.5 million…
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Tim Bevelacqua MN, RN
Tim is an accomplished healthcare executive with a diverse clinical and leadership background. He has had the privilege of leading both small and large, complex organizations over the course of his career in the capacity of CNO, COO, CEO and Executive Director. He earned his undergraduate degrees in nursing from Penn State University and Gannon University (Erie, PA) and his...
Tim Bevelacqua, MN, RN
How to Deal With Difficult Patients as a Nurse
How to Deal With Difficult Patients as a Nurse Every nurse encounters difficult patient interactions, whether from fear, pain, frustration, or other causes. Handling these situations well protects…
Roles and Functions of State Boards of Nursing
Introduction to State Boards of Nursing As is true for the vast majority of professionals within and outside of the healthcare industry, governmental oversight of individual professions is…
What is CCNE Accreditation
CCNE Accreditation Are you considering a career in Nursing? If so, you are probably browsing numerous academic programs available to aspiring nurses. In exploring options, you will note…
Can Nurse Practitioners Prescribe | Nurse Prescriptive Authority by State
The Advance Practice Nurse as Prescriber Background As healthcare consumers, we have come to expect similar outcomes from a visit to our primary care provider. The provider gathers…
Ethics in Nursing Practice
Whether you define ethical principles as a “moral compass” or “what you do when no one is watching” you capture the common thread of their role in decision-making…
Nursing Certifications | Pathways to Advanced Nursing Practice
Nursing Certification Overview Registered nurses are encouraged to engage in life-long learning and continuing education to enhance their practice and, thus, the quality of patient care. Beyond basic…
Self-Prescribing Laws by State: What Doctors Can and Can’t Do
Can a doctor write a prescription for themselves? It’s a common question, and the honest answer is more nuanced, and stricter, than many summaries suggest. Self-prescribing sits at…
Forensic Nurse | What is Forensic Nursing?
Forensic Nursing Overview Registered Nurses practicing as forensic specialists is one of healthcare’s emerging roles. Societal trends, such as the rise in chemical dependency, inadequate behavioral health services,…
Can Nurses Have Tattoos? Hospital Policy and Exceptions
Tattoos in the Nursing Profession Nurses’ relationships with patients are highly dependent upon clear communication of patient education, instructions and important healthcare information. Though it is situational in…