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Navigating the APRN Certification Process: Steps, Requirements, and Popular Exam Options

Daily Nurse

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) include nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, nurse anesthetists, and clinical nurse specialists and play a critical role in healthcare delivery. Specialties may include nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, nurse anesthetist, or midwife.

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Geriatric Nurse: Expert Insights and Career Guidance

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Nurses pursuing geriatric careers in healthcare must have a current, active RN license, have completed continuing education courses in this specialty and satisfy clinical experience requirements to be eligible for certification.

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Dr. LaToya Freeman Shares Insights on Med-Surg Nursing

Minority Nurse

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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What Is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse? The World of APRNs

Post University

An APRN (sometimes referred to as APN) is a nursing professional who has received either a master’s degree or doctoral degree in the field. These individuals often go on to work in such roles as clinical nurse specialist, nurse anesthetist, nurse practitioner, and beyond.

APRN 85
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Nurse Compensation Trends for 2025

Diversity Nursing

Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiveness Many Nurses enter the workforce with significant student debt, particularly those who pursue advanced degrees like Nurse Practitioners (NPs) or Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS).

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How to Grow in the Nursing Profession

Diversity Nursing

These changes often unlock the potential we have to grow within the Nursing profession and there are many opportunities to grow right at our fingertips. Wherever you are in your Nursing journey there is always room to grow professionally. Continuing Education Opportunities.

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How to Fulfill Your ANCC Pharmacology Requirement Fast & Easily

Board Vitals - Nursing

All candidates for APRN renewal must complete 75 continuing education (CE) hours and one or more of the eight ANCC renewal categories within one’s specialty. The specifics of the renewal requirements for nurse practitioners, (and ANCC Certified Clinical Nurse Specialists), according to the ANCC are as follows: 1.

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