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Geriatric Nurse: Expert Insights and Career Guidance

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

of the population in 2022. This trend is projected to continue through at least 2027. 2 As the demand for healthcare increases, so does the need for nurses and other healthcare practitioners trained to care for an aging population a specialty known as geriatrics. In the United States, individuals over 65+ represented 17.3%

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2022 Congressional Spending Bill Included Several ANA-Supported Nursing Provisions to Cap off the Year

Capitol Beat

As 2022 was winding down, Congress finalized negotiations on an end of year package to keep the government open. In this package, Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs received $300.472 million. This is a $20 million increase over Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 enacted levels. The NINR received $197.693 million.

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How to Fulfill Your ANCC Pharmacology Requirement Fast & Easily

Board Vitals - Nursing

The nurse practitioner (NP) role is a popular one. As of November 2022, there are more than 355,000 nurse practitioners licensed in the US. As of November 2022, NPs have the authority to prescribe medications, including controlled substances, medical devices, and services, medical equipment and supplies in 26 states.

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How to Become a Registered Nurse

Post University

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the nursing field is expected to grow by 6 percent between 2022 and 2032, with more than 193,000 open nursing positions anticipated each year. Continuing education requirements and licensure renewal procedures may vary based on the state in which you practice.

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Firearm safety: Nurses’ knowledge and comfort

American Nurse

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s most recent data, 48,204 people died as a result of firearm injuries in 2022. The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System estimated that 171,000 non-fatal firearm injuries occurred in 2022.* Julia Michael Mancuso is a senior clinical research coordinator at MGH TCRC.

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16 Types of Master’s in Nursing Roles and Salaries

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Nurse Educator If you’re passionate about nursing and love empowering others with knowledge, you may want to become a nurse educator. In this role, you will teach the next generation of nurses in classrooms and provide continuing education to licensed nurses in a clinical setting.

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7 Steps to Obtain a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Degree

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Those who opt for a DNP, whether with a clinical or non-clinical focus, typically have years of direct patient experience, and may already be nurse leaders. 7 However, after completing your DNP, you will still need to meet continuing education requirements in order to maintain your RN license.