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Navigating the APRN certification process: steps, requirements, and popular exam options

Health Leaders | Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) include nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, nurse anesthetists, and clinical nurse specialists and play a critical role in healthcare delivery.

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The Exec: New LifeBridge CNO is Prioritizing Workforce Stabilization

Health Leaders | Nursing

Shrout has led efforts to improve nursing outcomes through evidence-based initiatives, policy development, and a collaborative leadership style. Now, Shrout serves as vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer at Sinai Hospital & Grace Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Tune in to hear her insights.

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Geriatric Nurse: Expert Insights and Career Guidance

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Nurses pursuing geriatric careers in healthcare must have a current, active RN license, have completed continuing education courses in this specialty and satisfy clinical experience requirements to be eligible for certification. American Geriatrics Society, Why Geriatrics, AGS, accessed January 2025, [link].

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Nurse Compensation Trends for 2025

Diversity Nursing

Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiveness Many Nurses enter the workforce with significant student debt, particularly those who pursue advanced degrees like Nurse Practitioners (NPs) or Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS).

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MSN vs. DNP: Choosing the Right Path for Your Nursing Career

Minority Nurse

There are different types of MSN degrees; therefore, knowing your ultimate goals as a nurse is important to ensure you pursue the degree that best matches. It is important to note that the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) reports that by 2025, CRNA programs must be doctoral programs.

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The Benefits of Earning Your DNP

Minority Nurse

A Rigorous Education One clear benefit of earning a DNP is that it offers an unequaled rigorous clinical training pathway. In some DNP programs, you can choose a clinical nurse specialist or educator track, or you can choose to focus on direct patient care as an expert clinician.

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Home health nursing

American Nurse

The National Association for Home Care and Hospice recently reported that the supply of nurses can’t sufficiently meet the demand for these services. Home health agency staff then visit the patient to assess their needs, identify whether the patient is homebound and eligible for home health, and discuss services.