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APRN, CNP, ACNP, NP, CNS: Advanced Practice Nurses and the Acronyms Defined

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is an umbrella term and at the top of the pyramid. Please note: The ANCC retired this certification in December of 2018. The certification awarded would be, “Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Acute Care,” or CPNP-AC.

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33 Nursing Specialties in Demand in 2023

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

PMHNP candidates must earn a master’s degree in nursing and may be required to fulfill state-specific requirements. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) offers the PMHNP role specialty through its MSN and Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate programs. FNPs are expert clinical providers who teach others in the workplace setting.

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The Different Types of Advanced Practice Nurses

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What Are the Different Types of Advanced Practice Nurses? Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is an umbrella term and at the top of the pyramid. Please note: The ANCC retired this certification in December of 2018.

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Comparing the MSN vs. DNP Degree

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

1 , 2 BSN to MSN Degree Program A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is required for admission into an MSN program, where you’ll be able to choose from various MSN tracks and options. 3,4 DNP Defined What is a Doctor of Nursing Practice ? 3,4 DNP Defined What is a Doctor of Nursing Practice ?

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The DNP Degree: Costs, Requirements, Benefits

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

USAHS Nursing Programs The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) offers a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program and Post-Graduate Nursing Certificates designed for working nurses.