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Nursing Certification: Achieving Excellence and Professionalism

Daily Nurse

In the world of nursing, certifications and their corresponding designations carry with them the concepts of excellence, professionalism, and focused dedication to career growth. Not all nurses pursue certification during their years of service in healthcare, but many hear the call and take inspired action to achieve such a goal.

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Nursing Care Plan: Guide with Example & Writing Tips

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

A nursing care plan documents how to identify a patients needs and facilitate holistic care, typically according to a five-step framework. A plan of care ensures collaboration among nurses, patients and other healthcare providers. 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 What Is the Purpose of the Nursing Care Plan?

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Geriatric Nurse: Expert Insights and Career Guidance

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Because the needs of older patients vary from person to person, geriatric nurse responsibilities cover a broad range of tasks that may go beyond traditional nursing duties. Role specialties include Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Nurse Executive.

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Nursing Certification: Achieving Excellence and Professionalism

Minority Nurse

In the world of nursing, certifications and their corresponding designations carry with them the concepts of excellence, professionalism, and focused dedication to career growth. Not all nurses pursue certification during their years of service in healthcare, but many hear the call and take inspired action to achieve such a goal.

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CPNP-PC Exam Replaces Retired PPCNP-BC Exam

Board Vitals - Nursing

According to a joint statement by the PNCB and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC): “Due to a continual low volume of test takers and the availability of the PNCB certification, the ANCC Commission on Certification decided to retire the PPCNP-BC certification.

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CME Requirements for MDs, PAs, and NPs

Board Vitals - Nursing

What are CME requirements for Nurse Practitioners? There are not as many variables in CMEs for nurse practitioners as there are for physicians, but there are four. The differences come from the four national boards that award and maintain nurse practitioner certifications.

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What Can You Do with a Health Science Degree?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Nurse Practitioner 2022 median pay: $121,610 per year 24 A nurse practitioner (NP) is a licensed clinician who offers advanced nursing care to patients and their families. 25 To become an NP , complete a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.