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Opinion: What nurses really want: sufficient staffing for patient care

STAT

Coloring books. What nurses really want are better working conditions so they can deliver the best care possible to their patients. Goody bags. They could be activities at a 5-year-old’s birthday party.

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How to Use BoardVitals to Prepare for the Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment 

Board Vitals - Pharmacist

Despite its open-book format, the LKA should not be taken lightly. Before the Assessment: Study Key Concepts While the Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment is open book, it is still vital that you prepare before you begin the “test.” You must complete at least 500 questions over a 5-year time period. How can you best prepare for the LKA?

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Management is Messy

The Honest Apothecary

Chaos is the enemy of workplace safety and patient care. The quote was actually found in Henry Mintzberg’s book, Simply Managing, and it described managing as “ keeping house…where the faucets almost always drip and dust reappears as soon as it’s wiped away. [1]” Sure, they like the books (I do!),

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Should You Take the ABIM LKA or the Traditional MOC Exam? 

Board Vitals - Pharmacist

While the flexibility and open-book format may appeal to many, it may not be the best choice for everyone. This content has been determined as relevant to patient care and clinical practice. The Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment contains 600 total questions, of which you must answer at least 500 over the 5-year period.

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How the Digital Patient Experience is Shaping the Future of Pharma

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Join us on Monday 7 th November at 12:30 GMT / 13:30 CET / 7:30 am EDT as panellists focus on how this new paradigm is shaping both the industry’s omnichannel engagement and the patient care journey, from patient identification / engagement, through telehealth, Rx fulfilment / coverage, and into ongoing support programs and adherence.

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NHS Digital tweaks e-referral system to hospitals

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This will mean that conversations can be directly embedded into the patient’s medical record and clinicians are not required to switch between systems to seek advice from one another. e-RS is designed to provide an easy way for patients to choose their first hospital or clinic appointment with a specialist.

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2022 CVS Health Minority Scholarship For Pharmacy Students Winners Announced

Pharmacy Is Right For Me

Awardees are selected based on their demonstration of academic success, leadership, and commitment to advancing the profession of pharmacy and patient care. This scholarship will help me achieve my career goals by assisting me with tuition, books, study guides, and funds for conferences that I plan to present at.