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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. What practice setting interests you?

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Reduce unnecessary transfers from clinics to EDs

American Nurse

UAB Hospital leadership concluded that an alternative to ED transfers could improve access to appropriate care, create a more convenient pathway for patients, and improve health outcomes. What we did The QI project team included ambulatory senior leadership, nursing administration, and ambulatory quality personnel.

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15 Reasons Why Nursing Positions Are in Abundance

Registered Nursing

With the integration of electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine, and various medical devices, nurses are required to have a high level of technological proficiency. Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Practice Nurses The role of nurse practitioners (NPs) and advanced practice nurses (APRNs) has expanded significantly in recent years.

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A Closer Look at the RN Job Description

Every Nurse

Outpatient Settings Outpatient nursing occurs in various non-hospital environments, such as occupational health, home health, physicians’ offices, urgent care, and telemedicine. Their adaptable roles encompass transitioning patients to acute care settings when necessary.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Esther Conteh

Minority Nurse

After working as a home health aide at VNS Health, she became an RN with the organization and moved quickly through the ranks, leading to her current leadership role, where she oversees a large and diverse team. After working as an aide, I went on to train and become a nurse and graduated as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) from NYU.

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From Public Health Advisor to Congressional Candidate: Meet Lauren Underwood

Minority Nurse

Her passion for public policy was heightened while serving as a health policy advisor in the Office of the Secretary at the Health and Human Services in Washington, DC initially under the leadership of Secretary Kathleen Sebelius followed by the leadership of Secretary Sylvia Burwell.

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