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Workplace Violence in Healthcare: Q & A from Our Free Webinar

Workplace violence in healthcare is one of the most urgent safety concerns facing today’s nurses, clinicians, case managers, social workers, and healthcare leaders. During CareerSmart® Learning’s interactive webinar, “Workplace Violence in Healthcare: Creating a Safer Environment for All,” presented by Rachel Crowley, BSN, RN, WCC, attendees brought forward thoughtful, real-world questions about violent patients, bullying, […]
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How Do Healthcare Organizations Document Continuing Education (CE) for Accreditation Surveys?

Healthcare organizations operate in a highly regulated environment where continuing education (CE) is not just encouraged, it’s expected. Whether preparing for a Joint Commission survey or meeting American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) standards, organizations must demonstrate that their workforce is competent, current, and continuously developing. But one of the most common questions remains: How do […]
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Leadership Skills Licensed Professionals Can Build Through Continuing Education

In today’s healthcare environment, leadership shows up in the impact you have, not just the title you hold. Licensed professionals across all roles are expected to influence outcomes, support team development, and drive practice changes that improve patient care. This is where Nursing Professional Development (NPD) and continuing education play a critical role. Grounded in […]
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Stay Certified: California CNA CE Requirements for Certification Renewal

Navigating and understanding continuing education (CE) requirements can feel complex, especially when they are one of many steps in the license or certification renewal process. For California Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), CE requirements are profession‑specific and closely regulated at the state level. Because these rules and regulations may be updated between renewal cycles, staying informed […]
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Building Quality Leaders: The Role of CE in Clinical Leadership Development

Key Takeaways Continuing Education (CE) as Infrastructure: Providing up-to-date, relevant continuing education is a strategic investment in organizational stability, not just an individual professional licensing renewal requirement. Solving the Promotion Paradox: Leadership training bridges the gap for high-performing clinicians moving into management who lack operational and systemic expertise. Standardizing “Just Culture”: Structured CE provides the […]
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Walking Alongside Survivors of Brain Injury 

This article is informed by the clinical experience of nurse case manager Angie Jung, RN, CCM, CRRN, who has more than 25 years of experience supporting individuals recovering from complex injuries, including traumatic brain injury. Three months after his car accident, Jim was told he was lucky his scans were normal, the bruises had faded, […]
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Are Healthcare Employers Responsible for Professional License Renewal and CE Compliance?

Short Answer: While individual clinicians are legally responsible for maintaining their licenses and certifications, healthcare employers share operational, legal, and financial responsibility for ensuring staff remain compliant. Failure to monitor continuing education (CE) and license renewal status can expose organizations to staffing disruptions, liability risk, accreditation findings, and reputational harm. A centralized compliance system reduces […]
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Medical Assistant vs CNA: What’s the Difference?

Key Takeaways Medical assistant vs CNA: MAs assist doctors; CNAs assist nurses. Medical assistants blend clinical tasks (vitals, injections, specimen collection) with administrative work (scheduling, records, insurance). CNAs provide direct bedside care, helping patients with bathing, dressing, mobility, eating, and monitoring changes in condition. Work settings differ: MAs work mostly in outpatient clinics; CNAs work […]
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