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Top Nursing Specialties in Demand for 2025

NexNurse

They often work in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals to diagnose and treat illnesses, prescribe medications, and manage patient care. Skills Required: Advanced clinical skills, strong communication, and the ability to work independently.

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8 Types of DNP Specialties to Prepare You for a Rewarding Nursing Career

Post University

Other healthcare settings that DNPs work in include university or school clinics, colleges and professional schools, home healthcare service organizations, and laboratories. Depending on specialties, DNPs might also work in specialty practices, such as pediatric practices or cardiology practices.

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Combating Workplace Violence in Home Healthcare

Relias

Workplace violence is a growing concern in many sectors, but it’s particularly challenging in home healthcare settings. Home health workers provide essential services, often to vulnerable populations, in environments that are not always controlled or predictable. Exposure to weapons and illegal drugs.

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How to Become a Pediatric Nurse: All You Need to Know

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Pediatric nurses provide comprehensive healthcare to infants, children and teens, monitoring their rate of development. They communicate with the child and family as they oversee their healthcare over time. The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner role specialty is not available for the DNP program.

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How to Become an Occupational Therapist

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

1 An occupational therapist begins their work by communicating with the patient, teachers, family or caregivers to better understand the patient’s needs. OTs have strong communication skills and know how to work effectively in teams. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Health Care Jobs list. 1 What Do Occupational Therapists Do?

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Nine Reasons Psychology Undergraduate Majors Should Consider a Career in Occupational Therapy

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

OT practitioners leverage the communication, research and counseling skills developed during their psychology program. An Understanding of Human Behavior and Mental Health Psychology majors are educated to analyze human behavior and mental health.

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A Career in Psychology: 17 Paths

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

1 Occupational therapists work in a variety of settings, including 2 : Hospitals Offices of physical, occupational and speech therapists, and audiologists Schools Home healthcare Nursing homes A psychology background is relevant for occupational therapy, as OTs work to improve patients’ physical and mental health.