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Nurse Practitioner vs. Registered Nurse: What’s the Difference?

Post University

Aregistered nurseis a licensed professional who may choose to specialize in particular areas of healthcare, depending upon their skills and goals. It was once the most popular educational qualification for nurses, but today, most aspiring nurses prefer to earn an undergraduate degree. It is typically available at community colleges.

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Attention Nurses: It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace!

Daily Nurse

Mark your calendars for October 10, 2024—World Mental Health Day is here! This year’s theme, “It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace,” is a call to action that resonates deeply, especially within the nursing community. Our interview follows, edited for length and clarity.

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Meeting Mental Health Needs

Minority Nurse

In the press of caring for patients, family nurse practitioners (FNPs) must tend to a patient ’ s physical well-being and mental health. Caring for a patient ’ s mental status can be vital to meeting healthcare needs. As primary care providers, FNPS play a significant role in tending to mental health concerns.

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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. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) can also improve your chances for career growth.

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The Consequences of DUI Convictions for Nurses: Understanding the Professional and Personal Impact

Every Nurse

Summary : A DUI conviction can have severe professional and personal consequences for nurses, including license sanctions, career jeopardy, legal penalties, and long-term personal impact. Driver’s License Suspension : Loss of driving privileges can complicate both personal life and the ability to commute to work.

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USAHS 2024 Mental Health Summit: Enhancing Behavioral Healthcare Through Collaboration

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Are you ready to make a difference in mental health? Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is gearing up for its third annual Mental Health Summit on September 28, 2024. Global mental health change Mental health remains a critical issue worldwide. The University of St.

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Why Choose an RN to BSN Program for Your Nursing Career?

Post University

Some pursue a BSN before taking the NCLEX and getting licensed. Others prefer a phased approach, consisting of earning an associate degree in nursing (ADN), passing the NCLEX to become licensed, and later completing advanced coursework to obtain a BSN.

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