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LPNS and LVNs: A Potential On-Ramp to a Satisfying Nursing Career

Daily Nurse

When we think of a nurse, the registered nurse may quickly come to mind, but licensed practical nurses (LPNs) are also a significant part of the nursing workforce and deserve equal attention for their important contributions to patient care. per hour, with 3% projected job growth (as fast as the average) from 2023 to 2033.

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Exploring the Dynamic Role of Nurse Practitioners: Understanding Their Scope of Practice

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As of January 2023, over 355,000 licensed nurse practitioners cared for people of all ages, providing primary care, acute care, emergency and intensive care, and psychiatric mental health environments. Nurse practitioners significantly impact the delivery of healthcare throughout the United States.

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Public Health Nurse: Role, Responsibilities & Career Path

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

How to Become a Public Health Nurse While its possible to become licensed after completing a diploma nursing program or an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), the typical educational path is to earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) , as it tends to open the most doors. 9 The profession of the registered nurse was ranked 18th in U.S.

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NPs in 2025: Trends to Watch 

Minority Nurse

A greater role for technology, especially artificial intelligence, and more states introducing legislation to allow NPs to practice at the top of their license are among the trends NPs will see in 2025. “We’re going to see more states introduce legislation allowing NPS to practice at the top of our licenses,” he said.

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OT vs OTA: Key Differences Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Occupational Therapists 1 11% increase from 2023 to 2033 Occupational Therapy Assistants 2 21% increase from 2023 to 2033 How to Pursue and OT Career Path Now that you understand the differences between an occupational therapy assistant vs occupational therapist, are you ready to start your journey? The University of St.

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Speech Pathologist Salary Guide: How Much Do Speech Pathologists Make?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Check out this list of SLP interview question s to prepare Earn a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) Complete a clinical fellowship Pass the Praxis exam Get certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and licensed in your state Next, it’s time to start job hunting. According to the U.S.

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Adelphi Nursing Program Receives Maximum Accreditation

Daily Nurse

Adelphi’s undergraduate and graduate nursing programs met all four CCNE accreditation standards and are accredited for ten years through December 2033. The prestigious accreditation follows a comprehensive self-study and review by a peer-review team of CCNE examiners, then a review by the commission.