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Exploring APRN Certifications: How to Choose the Right One for Your Career

Daily Nurse

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) include nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists, and nurse midwives. These four APRN certifications substantially impact healthcare, as they provide high-quality care and help meet the needs of the growing and aging population.

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ADN vs BSN: How to Choose the Right Path to Start Your Nursing Career

Registered Nursing

Direct Path to Advanced Practice For those considering advanced practice roles such as Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist , a BSN provides the direct educational foundation required for graduate nursing programs. Starting with a BSN aligns with this industry direction.

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Geriatric Nurse: Expert Insights and Career Guidance

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Settings for geriatric careers include primary care offices, hospitals, home health services, assisted living communities, senior centers, nursing homes and rehabilitation and long-term care facilities.

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2023 Top Paying Nursing Jobs

Diversity Nursing

The Director oversees all Nursing staff and performs both the duties of a Lead Nurse in a team and the administrative and leadership responsibilities of a manager. The Director of Nursing is a qualified Nurse who is often called upon to advise in difficult, sensitive or long-term care situations.

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

Post University

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. LPNs work directly with patients, taking vital signs and histories and providing general nursing care.

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How to Become a Registered Nurse

Post University

Typically, LPNs work in entry-level positions under the supervision of registered nurses and other members of the medical care team. LPNs may find work in a variety of healthcare settings, including physicians’ offices, long-term care facilities, hospitals, and nursing homes.

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Work Less and Get Paid More! How Nurses Can Maximize Their Working Hours

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

Agency Nursing There are many staffing agencies that an RN can make top dollar at, through travel nursing, local contracts, or per diem/casual positions. Staffing agencies assist hospitals, long term care facilities, and many other settings to fill their staffing needs. Not bad for a long term care job.