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33 Nursing Specialties in Demand in 2023

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

PMHNP candidates must earn a master’s degree in nursing and may be required to fulfill state-specific requirements. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) offers the PMHNP role specialty through its MSN and Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate programs. They work primarily in hospitals and in-patient care facilities.

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Nurse Practitioner vs. Doctor: Key Differences Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

No, nurse practitioners aren’t doctors. However, there are some states where nurse practitioners have full practice authority – in these cases, they are able to act as primary care providers. 8 Doctors also work in academia, for the government and various other settings.

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

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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

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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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Advanced Nursing Degrees to Accelerate Career Growth

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

There is a lot you can pursue with an MSN or DNP, including working in clinical, educational, leadership and executive roles. Through these advanced degrees for nurses, you can also choose to specialize in a particular area. At USAHS, we’re committed to interprofessional education within our graduate health sciences programs.

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Ten Nurse Instagram Accounts You Must Follow 2021

Nurse Abnormalities

I have been following Clara since before she graduated from nursing school. Between her transparency regarding mental health and wellness, her knowledge of labor and delivery, and love of nursing overall, she is a must follow. She also is the founder of The Asian Care Unit , working to empower AAPI providers.

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The DNP Degree: Costs, Requirements, Benefits

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

USAHS Nursing Programs The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) offers a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program and Post-Graduate Nursing Certificates designed for working nurses.