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Geriatric Nurse: Expert Insights and Career Guidance

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

million Americans reached the retirement milestone of 65, the most significant surge in U.S. 2 As the demand for healthcare increases, so does the need for nurses and other healthcare practitioners trained to care for an aging population a specialty known as geriatrics. In the United States, individuals over 65+ represented 17.3%

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Shining a Spotlight on Orthopaedic Nurses: Celebrating Our Unsung Heroes of Healing!

Daily Nurse

These nurses can be found in surgery units, helping patients prep for or recover from orthopaedic surgery, or at outpatient clinics, where they assist patients with follow-up care after an injury and educate them on how to heal properly. A nurse’s subspeciality can determine where they work in orthopaedics.

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Good News For Nurses!

Empowered Nurses

If Given the Chance, Most Would Choose Nursing Again Despite the well-known challenges of the job, 73% of nurses said they would choose nursing again if they were starting their careers today. Additionally: 72% would pursue the same education program. 45% would stick with their current specialty. Love the Murses!

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

Nurse.com

Their education prepares them not only to make a difference at the bedside but also in systems of care, according to a paper in Nursing Outlook. Completing a DNP degree can take from two years for a master’s prepared nurse to five years for those with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). DNP Job Outlook.

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APRN, CNP, ACNP, NP, CNS: Advanced Practice Nurses and the Acronyms Defined

Nurse Abnormalities

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is an umbrella term and at the top of the pyramid. Nurse Practitioner (NP) Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a generic term, but generally, NPs are separated by the populations they treat, and then further by specialty.

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The Different Types of Advanced Practice Nurses

Board Vitals - Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is an umbrella term and at the top of the pyramid. Nurse Practitioner (NP) Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a generic term, but generally, NPs are separated by the populations they treat, and then further by specialty.

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What Nursing Career Gives You the Most Bang for Your Buck?

Post University

Advantages of a Nursing Degree You could work in healthcare without becoming a nurse. For one, you could get your nursing education in stages, allowing you to hold a job in the field while you continue your studies. Also, nursing could allow you to work in a variety of locations and environments.

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