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There are so many articles about teachers striking in various states. It's no secret teachers have been one of the most underpaid professions to date. Many other professions, nurses for example have had strikes and contracting disputes frequently in the past. Although I'm not a teacher, I do believe that something must be done for the profession as a whole before all the passionate teachers flea to better paying careers; after all they do have bills to pay like the rest of us. Many of them breaking their bank to fund their own classroom supplies, yet minimum wage is near a starting teacher salary in some states. Do you think the teacher strike will grow in size like the largest nursing strike in US history? New teacher t-shirts available now. #teachers #teaching #teachingassistant #teachingjobs #newgrads #newgraduates #education #educatorlife #educators #genz #millennials #elementaryteachers #elementaryeducation #middleschool #elementaryteacher #elementaryteachers #teachersoflinkedin

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AMTA welcomes the Commonwealth's announcement about the new Commonwealth placement payment for students studying nursing, teaching and social work. Student teachers, nurses, midwives and social workers will receive a $320 weekly payment during their mandatory placements under a new cost-of-living measure in the May budget. AMTA acknowledges this step in the right direction, but there is still more to do. The Commonwealth government has acknowledged national allied health workforce shortages; supporting students to graduate will increase allied health supply. 'Placement poverty' is experienced by many music therapy students. 'Placement poverty' also negatively impacts the diversity of students and graduated health professions. Music therapy students undertake a minimum of 640 unpaid placement hours during their study. AMTA calls for the expansion of the placement payment to support music therapy students to graduate and enter the workforce. #musictherapy #musictherapist #workforce #healthworkforce 📷 A group of young people in a planning meeting. AMTA logo. Text: "AMTA Advocacy update".

Most students have heard of the SAT or ACT as a part of the college admissions process, but you may be unfamiliar with the TEAS. Nursing students readying to start their degree may encounter additional requirements before they begin college. Here's some more helpful information to help you out. #teastest #teastestprep #college #collegelife #nursingstudent #highered https://bit.ly/3SdiJX5

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The recent announcement of the Australian government's ‘Prac Payment’ to support nursing students during their practicum placements raises significant concerns about the direction of the nursing profession. By introducing financial support for nursing practicums, we risk reverting to an old "trade-type" approach, where the focus shifts from nursing as a professional, academic discipline to a vocational training model. This shift could have serious implications for how the nursing profession is perceived, potentially undermining the significant advancements made in recognising nursing as a critical, evidence-based, and highly skilled profession. Historically, nursing was seen as a trade where on-the-job training sufficed. However, modern nursing has evolved significantly, incorporating advanced scientific knowledge, critical thinking, and specialised skills obtained through rigorous academic education. By treating practicum placements as periods where students are essentially "paid to work," we risk diminishing the value of the comprehensive educational framework that underpins contemporary nursing practice. Moreover, there are risks associated with how this might impact the public and professional perception of nursing. The notion of paid practicums may inadvertently reinforce the idea that practical experience alone is sufficient for competency in nursing, thereby devaluing the extensive theoretical and research-based education that is essential for producing well-rounded, competent nurses. This could lead to a public perception that nursing is less of a profession and more of a technical vocation, which undermines the professionalism and expertise that nurses bring to the healthcare system. Additionally, the implementation of paid practicums (and who pays?) must be carefully considered to avoid creating inequities within the student body and the profession at large. While financial support is critical for low socio-economic status (LSES) students, the focus should also remain on ensuring access to quality education and placements that foster learning and professional growth for all. Simply providing financial compensation does not address deeper issues such as the availability of quality placements, appropriate mentorship, and the academic rigor needed to prepare students for the complexities of modern healthcare environments. There is also the risk of setting a precedent where other professional fields may start to demand similar payments for practical placements, leading to a broader devaluation of academic and professional education across disciplines. In conclusion, while the ‘Prac Payment’ is a positive step towards addressing the financial hardships faced by nursing students, it is crucial to ensure that this support does not inadvertently regress the nursing profession to a trade-oriented approach.

THIS is one of the many reasons why #nursingeducation programs cannot expand student numbers to address the #nursingshortage. "'The simple reality is that, though we love DSU Nursing and want to help it survive, we cannot spend over half a million dollars in compensation expenses for 16 Registered Nurses. That does not work financially,' Easton said, referring to the program's economic output." Nurses average about $90K plus benefits per year...at least that's the Minnesota average. Just to do the math, that half a million would pay the salaries, but not the benefits, for about 5 and a half RNs with a bachelor's degree. Not 16 RNs. And definitely not 16 RNs with graduate degrees (required to teach, for the most part). If we pay high wage professionals lower to get a graduate degree and teach future professionals, we will have no teachers. Which means we will have no nurses. We need state government assistance to fund high wage, high need, faculty in a different way so that colleges and universities can afford to teach the future professionals we all need for a healthy America. https://lnkd.in/gAzwpNmr

“Every Day Counts” and Avel eCare’s Certified School Nurses are here to help! https://lnkd.in/gEmYtyWk ✅Cost-effective staffing. For school buildings and districts that cannot hire a fulltime nurse, Avel eCare represents an affordable, full-day solution. ✅Nurse Staff Support. Many districts are facing significant nursing shortages. ✅Office Staff Support. We work with office staff to take the burden off them making decisions to send children home or communicate with parents. ✅Improved Absenteeism. 90% of our calls result in a return to class rate. ✅Improved Disease Management. We work with our youngest diabetic students multiple times each school day. ✅Support for Students with Behavioral Needs. #EveryDayCounts #StudentAchievement #ReducedAbsenteeism #VirtualNursing Council of Chief State School Officers AASA, The School Superintendents Association U.S. Department of Education National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) National Governors Association National School Boards Association The White House National Conference of State Legislatures Bureau of Indian Education

Hear why District Nurse Annie Berger loves working with the Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation for over 8 years now! One reason why Annie loves screening with us is because we can quickly & accurately screen students -- earlier that same morning, Annie & our School Vision Screening (SVS) Team screened a middle school of over 400 students in just an hour and a half! Why are uncorrected vision problems in children so vital to catch early? Because studies show that 80% of learning is visual...students who can't see well, and therefore are not reading at grade level, are much less likely to graduate from high school. Our School Vision Screening Program has been rated #1 in the U.S. two years in a row by Lions KidSight USA. Working in partnership with local Lions Clubs, school nurses, and school districts, our SVS Program collaborates with local health professionals and community organizations to conduct statewide screening events in Oregon. https://lnkd.in/gZHvUg7s