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8 Reasons Why You Should Become a Nurse Practitioner

Minority Nurse

Nurse practitioners have a significant impact on the healthcare system. Not only do they provide comprehensive, holistic care, but they also develop relationships with their patients’ family members, leading to overall better health outcomes. Are there other reasons to become an NP?

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Peak bodies unite to deliver reform action plan – APNA chief Ken Griffin tells us why

Nursing Review

For too long, our highly skilled nurses, nurse practitioners, and midwives have been held back by outdated regulations, restrictive funding models, and professional silos, the statement reads. For Endorsed Midwives, this includes tests such as NIPT, pelvic ultrasound, multiple pregnancy items and iron studies.

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Nursing Certification: Achieving Excellence and Professionalism

Daily Nurse

The American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) offers various certification pathways, as do the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC), the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), and numerous other nursing organizations and associations.

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The Importance of Effective Communication in Nursing

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

This includes informing patients and family members of health conditions, diagnoses, treatment plans, and medication protocols. This skill is especially important for family nurse practitioners who work with patients and families to provide health and education counseling. Building trust takes time.

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The DNP Degree: Costs, Requirements, Benefits

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

It’s also possible to become an NP with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. A DNP is the last step for degree-granting practical nursing education. You typically need either an ADN or a BSN to become a registered nurse (RN), and either an MSN or a DNP to become a licensed nurse practitioner (NP) or a nurse executive.4

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Nursing Certification: Achieving Excellence and Professionalism

Minority Nurse

The American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) offers various certification pathways, as do the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation (AHNCC), the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), and numerous other nursing organizations and associations.

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PhD in Nursing vs. DNP: Which Is Right for You?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

1 An MSN is a graduate degree focused on specific nursing topics to prepare you for advanced practice or nursing leadership. You can choose from various specializations, including Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Executive or Nurse Educator.