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Did the Pandemic Affect APRN Compensation and Employment?

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For the past seven years, Medscape has surveyed Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) regarding job details, including salary and job satisfaction. The 2021 survey measured many of the effects of COVID, including salary changes, furloughed positions, and APRNs switching careers altogether. Where do APRNs work?

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Is Nursing Students’ Mental Health in Jeopardy?

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Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, APRN. We have a horrible mental health epidemic going on inside of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Melnyk, citing the U.S. Surgeon General’s advisory released in December 2021 on the mental health crisis among young people. Studies Look at Students’ Stress.

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APRNs Can Provide Quality and Access to Care and Congress Needs to Let Them

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State and federal waivers that have been active for almost three years have allowed Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to practice to the full extent of their education and clinical training. These waivers allowed more types of providers to practice and increased health care capacity to meet the needs of patients.

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Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act: Legislators Want to Hear from Nurses 

Daily Nurse

Daily Nurse spoke with former AANP President April Kapu, DNP , APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, and FAAN, about this critical legislation and how it will remove outdated barriers to practice that delay access to care for patients and move healthcare delivery forward for patients, providers, and our nation. APRNs are healthcare providers.

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Yes, Nurses Can Take Naps on Their Break – Here’s How

Daily Nurse

A 2021 study reports that nurses who took short naps during their 12-hour shifts produced better quality care, had less fatigue, and felt more energized. Naps are known to be restorative for anyone who takes them, but this proves to be true for nurses. How Do Workplaces Feel About Naps During Breaks?

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How to Plan a Nursing Career Path and Keep Advancing

MAS Medical Staffing

In fact, the job outlook for nurses is expected to grow by 6% from 2021 to 2031. Required experience: 1,800 hours as an RN in a pediatric setting prior to certification Credential: Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN) Projected job growth, 2021 – 2031: 6% 2.

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

Nurse.com

Registered nurses often seek licensure after completing a diploma program or earning an Associate Degree in Nursing(ADN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), according to Angela Renee Stewart, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, AOCNP, TTS, Clinical Assistant Professor at Baylor University, Louise Herrington School of Nursing.