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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

“You know, when I was in nursing school, I never saw anyone that looked like me as an instructor.” “If you genuinely want to serve others in your community, nursing is one of the best ways to go about doing it.” ” How did you get into teaching?

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How to Become a Registered Nurse

Post University

Typically, LPNs work in entry-level positions under the supervision of registered nurses and other members of the medical care team. LPNs may find work in a variety of healthcare settings, including physicians’ offices, long-term care facilities, hospitals, and nursing homes.

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Executive Director’s Corner | CNA

American Nurse

I came to CNA with a clinical back- ground in the emergency department and over 15 years of experience in nursing education at the ADN, BSN, and graduate levels, as well as the past two years of working with the Government Affairs and Public Policy committee of CNA.

APRN 52
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Rachael’s Reflections: A Recap on ANA Hill Day and Membership Assembly in D.C.

American Nurse

Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act (H.R. 2815): This act proposes a 5-year pilot program through a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant to increase faculty at schools of nursing, demonstrating that competitive pay for nursing school faculty can reduce the faculty shortage and ease future nursing workforce challenges.

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

Post University

Nursing Career Paths With an Associate Degree An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) prepares individuals primarily for roles as Registered Nurses (RNs). ADN-prepared nurses play a crucial role in healthcare by providing direct patient care in settings such as hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.

APRN 69
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What Is the Difference Between a Practical Nurse and a Registered Nurse?

Post University

They provide basic nursing care to patients that may include: Recording vital signs Collecting samples for diagnostic testing Administering some medications Making sure patients are comfortable PNs may work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, physicians’ offices, and long-term care facilities.

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Geriatric Nursing: A Specialty in Need

Nurse.com

Whitaker, who previously worked as a director of nursing in long-term care at a skilled nursing facility, said that along with ageism, helping students to increase their exposure to older adult patients, and countering the perceptions that geriatrics isn’t “very exciting or rewarding” are common challenges.