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Mitigating the Nursing Shortage Crisis: A Nurse’s Perspective

American Nurse

As an experienced bedside nurse, a recent nursing psychiatric/mental health graduate student, and a clinical adjunct faculty instructor, I have a strong opinion about what must be done. Alyssa King, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHNP-BC, CLC, CNE is a Nurse Planner in Lake City, Fla. References Advisory Board. March 23, 2023.

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Nurses With DNP Degree Are Sorely Needed in Health Care and Education

Nurse.com

Registered nurses often seek licensure after completing a diploma program or earning an Associate Degree in Nursing(ADN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), according to Angela Renee Stewart, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, AOCNP, TTS, Clinical Assistant Professor at Baylor University, Louise Herrington School of Nursing.

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Executive Director’s Corner | CNA

American Nurse

First was to meet with legislative aids to educate them on the importance of supporting the safe staffing needs in long-term care, to allow APRNs to practice to the full extent of their training, and pilot a program to increase the salaries for the educators preparing our future nurses.

APRN 52
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New Year, New Congress and Administration, Same Mission.

Capitol Beat

Congress must take action to improve nurse staffing and reduce burnout, such as investing in mental health and substance use dependence support for nurses. We urge Congress to invest in nursing education to ensure that a new generation of nurses are ready to work in the changing health care landscape.

APRN 45
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DNP vs. NP: What is the Difference?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

A nurse practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who has completed advanced education, MSN or DNP, and clinical training beyond the registered nurse (RN) level. Psychiatric Mental Health NP–Primary Care (PMHNP-PC): These nurses specialize in mental health and substance abuse issues.