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Nurse Practitioner vs. Doctor: Key Differences Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

What is a Nurse Practitioner? A nurse practitioner is a licensed clinician who is focused on providing evidence-based, empathic care to patients. Not only does this type of advanced practice nurse treat acute and chronic conditions—they also focus on preventive and holistic care. 4 years* to complete their BSN to DNP .

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The End of the Public Health Emergency and What this Means for Nurses

Capitol Beat

The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) that was declared in March 2020 is set to end on May 11, 2023, as the President has announced there will be no more extensions to the PHE. Congress has extended the telehealth flexibility through the end of 2024, but it is unclear if it will be extended further or made permanent. 42 CFR §482.12(c)(1)–(2)

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Nurses With DNP Degree Are Sorely Needed in Health Care and Education

Nurse.com

How to Become a DNP Nurse. Nurses have many points of entry into the nursing profession — and, ultimately, to a Doctor of Nursing Practice, including entering as licensed practical nurses (LPN) or licensed vocational nurses (LVN). They’re needed in practice and educator roles.

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33 Nursing Specialties in Demand in 2023

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

An FNP is a nationally certified and state-licensed advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) with a graduate-level education. FNPs are expert clinical providers who teach others in the workplace setting. USAHS offers an FNP role specialty through the MSN , BSN-entry DNP and Post-Graduate Nursing Certificates programs.

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Most of $100M Pledge to Grow the Nursing Workforce Will Fund APRN Training

Health Leaders | Nursing

Nearly $65 million of the investment will fund training for APRNs who will deliver primary care, mental health care, and maternal healthcare, according to HHS: The Advanced Nursing Education Workforce Program will receive $34.8 maternity care deserts.

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Firearm safety: Nurses’ knowledge and comfort

American Nurse

In 2020, Sheppard and colleagues reported data from a survey of 42 nurses working on psychiatric and medical units about their knowledge and comfort level with assessing inpatients’ firearm access and providing SGS education. In 2023, Sheppard and colleagues reported data from the qualitative arm of the 2020 study.

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Comparing the MSN vs. DNP Degree

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

If you’ve completed an entirely unrelated bachelor’s or graduate degree, you can enter a program designed for students who have their general education completed and now want to begin the journey of becoming a nurse. Students are typically able to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam and apply for an RN license after their first year.

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