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Shining a Spotlight on Orthopaedic Nurses: Celebrating Our Unsung Heroes of Healing!

Daily Nurse

These nurses can be found in surgery units, helping patients prep for or recover from orthopaedic surgery, or at outpatient clinics, where they assist patients with follow-up care after an injury and educate them on how to heal properly. A nurse’s subspeciality can determine where they work in orthopaedics.

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Advanced Nursing Degrees to Accelerate Career Growth

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

The demand for nurses with advanced nursing degrees creates exciting opportunities for nurses with graduate-level education. In 2011, the Institute of Medicine released the landmark report “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health,” calling for doubling the number of U.S.

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Nurse Practitioner vs. Doctor: Key Differences Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

The main difference between a nurse practitioner and doctor is that NPs undergo less training than MDs —so their responsibilities differ. Review the main differences between the education and job description of an NP vs. MD to help you decide which career could be right for you. What is a Nurse Practitioner?