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Geriatric Nurse: Expert Insights and Career Guidance

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Because the needs of older patients vary from person to person, geriatric nurse responsibilities cover a broad range of tasks that may go beyond traditional nursing duties. American Nurses Credentialing Center, Gerontological Nursing Certification (GERO-BC ), AANC, accessed January 2025, [link].

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Dr. LaToya Freeman Shares Insights on Med-Surg Nursing

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A member of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN), LaToya Freeman DNP, APRN, ACCNS-AG, CPPS, HNB-BC, PCCN is also a clinical nurse specialist at Michigan Medicine. In honor of Med-Surg Nurses Week, Dr. Freeman shared her thoughts about this nursing specialty with Minority Nurse.

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Nurse-Led Effort Pays Off by Reducing CLABSIs

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“We requested input from every team that touches patients — nursing, nursing leadership, continuous improvement, infection prevention, pharmacy and others — to ensure that each patient receives the best care possible,” explains Kayla Little, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, PCCN, the cardiovascular clinical nurse specialist who developed the visual form.

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Nurses Drive Initiative to Address Postpartum Urinary Retention

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In 2021, Cleveland Clinic introduced a new care path for postpartum bladder management and updated order sets to align with the protocol. Nurses were an integral part of the multidisciplinary team that developed and implemented the best practices. New mothers already have enough to deal with.

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Advanced Nursing Degrees to Accelerate Career Growth

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Whether you choose to specialize and become a Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator,* Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP)* or Nurse Executive, your advanced nursing degree will prepare you for the field.

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10 Top Reasons to Pursue Your MSN

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Types of MSN Degrees There are numerous types of MSN degrees, making it essential to know your long-term goals as a nurse before selecting which path you will follow. This will ensure you stay current on changes in healthcare and utilize the most up-to-date information in your daily practice.

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2023 Top Paying Nursing Jobs

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Chief Nurse Practitioner A Chief Nurse Practitioner is a Registered Nurse who has advanced training and experience in primary care. In addition to their clinical responsibilities, they play a role in leading and promoting best practices within their organizations. Average Annual Salary- $145,000 7.