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

Post University

Types of DNP Specialties DNP specialties offer a way for nursing students to narrow their focus in order to build the career they want. With a specialty, you can develop specific skills needed for a leadership career in nursing education or a tech-oriented leadership role, for example.

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What Is an MSN Degree? (And Why It Matters)

Post University

The coursework that may be required as part of theMSN degree includes a variety of topics such as specialty nursing classes, healthcare ethics, healthcare law, healthcare policy and advocacy, pharmacology, and evidence-based patient care.

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Advanced Nursing Degrees to Accelerate Career Growth

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

In 2011, the Institute of Medicine released the landmark report “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health,” calling for doubling the number of U.S. nurses who have doctoral degrees by 2020. 1 The report, which is still influential today, argues that higher levels of nursing education lead to improved patient care.

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Healthcare Manager vs Healthcare Administrator: What’s the Difference?

Registered Nursing

Staff Leadership: They lead and mentor healthcare teams, including doctors, nurses, administrative staff, and other support personnel. Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring that the healthcare facility adheres to healthcare laws and regulations is a top priority.