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With more than 100,000 drug overdose deaths annually—most involving opioids—the need for skilled, compassionate healthcare providers who understand this complex disorder has never been more urgent.

Peripheral IV therapy is a common and essential procedure in nursing practice, but like any clinical intervention, it comes with potential risks. One such serious and often under-discussed complication is nerve damage. For nurses who regularly perform IV insertions, understanding how to identify, treat, and prevent nerve injuries is critical to ensuring patient safety and preserving trust in clinical care.

The state of Michigan has established specific education requirements to ensure healthcare workers are prepared to recognize signs of trafficking and respond appropriately.

In the healthcare setting, IV therapy is a critical skillset that requires up-to-date knowledge and precise technique. Education is essential—but how that education is delivered can significantly impact staff engagement, facility operations, and costs. When comparing in-person IV education with online IV education, the benefits of choosing a virtual format become increasingly clear.

Accurate documentation of an IV site assessment is an essential nursing responsibility that supports patient safety, enhances continuity of care, and ensures legal protection. Whether you're working in acute care, long-term care, or home health, your assessment of a vascular access site must be thorough, timely, and clearly recorded.

Long-term care staff work closely with residents facing complex medical and emotional challenges, which can lead to behavioral escalations. De-escalation training is essential in these settings to ensure safe, compassionate, and effective care.

Because healthcare professionals are often in a unique position to identify and assist victims, the state of Florida has made education on this topic a requirement for healthcare licensure.

As of January 1, 2023, a new requirement has been implemented that specifically targets newly licensed registered nurses (RNs). This mandate, established under Assembly Bill 1407 (AB 1407) and codified in Business and Professions Code (BPC) Section 2811.5, reflects California’s commitment to reducing health disparities through education in implicit bias.

To equip healthcare professionals with the necessary knowledge, the state of Texas has implemented mandatory education requirements for nurses regarding human trafficking prevention and intervention.