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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.

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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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9 Careers for RNs Beyond the Hospital Bedside

Every Nurse

Certification for this role is also available from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and provides 16 continuing education credit hours. While this role can be unpredictable, it is also incredibly rewarding when women receive the exciting news that they are pregnant.

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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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