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Guidance for Nurses Returning to Practice or Transitioning to a Different Area of Practice in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Guidance for Nurses Returning to Practice or Transitioning to a Different Area of Practice in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic - Recorded Presentation

This brief video includes various licensure considerations in relation to the topic, an overview of the COVID-19 resources located on the Board of Nursing (BON) website, and how to contact us with questions.