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Exploring APRN Certifications: How to Choose the Right One for Your Career

Daily Nurse

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) include nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists, and nurse midwives. These four APRN certifications substantially impact healthcare, as they provide high-quality care and help meet the needs of the growing and aging population. Are you willing to be on-call?

APRN 52
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From RN to NP: Navigating Your Path to a Nurse Practitioner Career

Post University

As advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), nurse practitioners (NPs) can provide their patients with a broad range of healthcare services. This focus on continuous care enables them to build enduring, personalized relationships with patients, fostering a supportive and responsive healthcare environment.

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2023 Regulatory Advocacy Roundup

Capitol Beat

Instead of using limiting language in regulatory publications and guidance documents, e.g., referring to physicians, advanced practice registered nurses (APRN), physician’s assistants, or any other providers by name, CMS is using the more generic term of practitioner, unless restricted by statute.

APRN 73
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“Wow, That Could Be Me One Day” – Wayne State’s Erik Carter Traces His Path from Teenage LVN to Nurse Educator

Minority Nurse

Erik Carter , PhD, MS, APRN, CNS, CCRN-A, PHN, director of undergraduate programs for the Wayne State University College of Nursing , recalls “thinking it would be nice, at some point in my career, if I could be a face that students could see in themselves and say, “Hey, wow, that could be me one day.”.

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How to Become a Registered Nurse

Post University

According to the ANA, registered nurses are often responsible for: Coordinating patient care and treatment plans with the patient’s medical team. Educating patients about best practices and providing information about community resources. Providing patients with exams, medication, and treatment. Pass the NCLEX-RN exam.

APRN 94
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What Is the Difference Between a Practical Nurse and a Registered Nurse?

Post University

Although both are nursing jobs that involve a lot of direct patient care, there are some notable differences between the two—especially as it relates to job duties and educational requirements. What Is the Difference Between Practical Nurse and Registered Nurse Educational Pathways?

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Finding Your Ideal Nurse Career Path: Navigating Nursing Degrees and Specializations

Post University

While nursing degree programs equip students with many skills transferable within the broad scope of healthcare, certain nurses may find it easier to secure certain positions based on their skills, education, and experience. Students need to find academic pathways that align with both long-term goals and short-term priorities or necessities.

APRN 75