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Value of Nursing Certification

Daily Nurse

Achieving specialty nursing certification is a mark of distinction. Certification goes beyond the basic level of nursing knowledge that is required for licensure. According to data collected by the American Board of Nursing Specialties , in 2020, there were over 1 million specialty-certified nurses in the U.S.

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How Nurse-Midwives Can Help in Maternity Care Deserts

Nurse.com

A study in the Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health done in fall 2020 found that full-time equivalent positions and the number of full-time midwives were stable for 77% of the practices in the study, which covered all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Maternal Newborn Nursing (RNC-MNN) Certification Review Course.

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Nursing Informatics: What It Is, Why and How to Get Started

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

It includes positions such as chief nursing information officer, educator, researcher, software engineer, policy developer, business owner and clinical analyst. 6 That figure is up from about 41% in 2020. Sources American Nursing Association, “What Is Nursing Informatics,” ANA Nursing Resources Hub, July 5, 2023, [link].

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Nurse Practitioner vs. Physician Assistant: Key Differences

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

The differences lie in the type of training and certification requirements. Pass the NCLEX-RN: Passing this examination is required to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in your state. Role specialties include Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Nurse Educator ,** and Nurse Executive.

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CME Requirements for MDs, PAs, and NPs

Board Vitals - Nursing

The four boards are: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) National Certification Corporation (NCC) American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) To determine your specific CME requirements check with your specific board.

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Best Guide on How to Become a Director of Nursing in 2023

Nurse Code

You can successfully earn the RN Certification by passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) from the National Council of States Board of Nursing (NCSBN). Consider enrolling in a Master’s Program in Nursing Administration, Business Administration, or Leadership.

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Living donor liver transplant coordinator

American Nurse

The American Board for Transplant Certification provides distinct nursing certifications for both types of coordinators: certified procurement transplant coordinator and certified clinical transplant coordinator (CCTC). March 24, 2020. In the specific context of LDLT, patient management may prove especially delicate.