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What Is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse? The World of APRNs

Post University

Are you working in the nursing field but interested in taking on more of an advanced leadership role? Becoming an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) might be the right step for you. Defining the Role of an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)?

APRN 77
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How Clinical Nurse Specialists are Transforming Health Care

American Nurse

The magic of being a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is in the numerous opportunities and expanse of influence the role provides. Throughout my various roles, I directly and indirectly influenced perioperative patients and nursing practice. Clinical Nurse Specialists are Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN).

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Q & A With Forensic Nurse, Michelle Patch

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

Michelle Patch, PhD, APRN-CNS, DF-AFN, FAAN, is an assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, an adult health clinical nurse specialist, and an advanced forensic nurse. We caught up with Dr. Patch to learn more about forensic nursing and her career and research as a forensic nurse.

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Are APRNs Happy with Their Career Choice?

Board Vitals - Nursing

When you ask if advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) are happy with their career choices, you hear a resounding “yes”. Of course, there are caveats like wanting more time with patients and fewer politics in the workplace, but by and large APRNs are happy with their career and given the chance, would choose it all over again.

APRN 52
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Deciding to become a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)? Here is what you need to know.

Nurse Abnormalities

The reason I am starting to write more informative posts on nursing education vs. lifestyle posts is because I have noticed the amount of inaccurate information online regarding these topics. I want to clarify that I am a dual board certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist.

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New Cleveland Clinic Podcast Aims to Encourage, Educate Nurses in Unprecedented Times

Consult QD

Initial episodes include: “How Nurse Mentorship Can Boost Confidence and Foster Growth” with Lydia Booher, PhD, APRN, ACNS-BC, ONC, a Clinical Nurse Specialist at Cleveland Clinic Akron General.

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Did the Pandemic Affect APRN Compensation and Employment?

Board Vitals - Nursing

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?

APRN 52