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Nurse Practitioner vs. Physician Assistant: Key Differences

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are advanced healthcare practitioners with similar responsibilities, such as diagnosing illnesses and prescribing medications. What Is a Nurse Practitioner? A nurse practitioner (NP) is a licensed clinician who provides comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Aneesah Coates

Minority Nurse

Coates works at a mental health crisis center as a senior professional evaluation nurse, preceptor to new nurses, Nursing Journal Club facilitator, and nursing department trainer for new staff. She’ll graduate with her doctorate in nursing practice as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in December 2023.

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Nurse Educator Certifications – How to Prepare in 2023?

Nurse Code

Many Nurse Educators receive advanced training in specialized MSN or graduate certificate programs focusing on Nursing education. Nurse Educators in most fields may have additional training and specialize as Nurse Practitioners (NP), or Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) specialization.

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Selecting a Nursing Program to Advance Your Career

American Nurse

Although the recommendations in the 2020-2030 report focus on health equity, there are several areas relating to education and continued competence. Nurses consistently incorporate a health equity lens learned through revamped academic and continuing education. What is the preparation required for that role?

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Navigating the crossroads of nursing faculty practice

American Nurse

State regulations and certification requirements set specific licensure mandates, including education, practice hours, and continuing education for nursing faculty who engage in clinical practice. Should nurse academics engage in clinical practice? Nurse Educ Today. 2008;28(5)580-6. J Prof Nurs.