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

Post University

Other healthcare settings that DNPs work in include university or school clinics, colleges and professional schools, home healthcare service organizations, and laboratories. Types of DNP Specialties DNP specialties offer a way for nursing students to narrow their focus in order to build the career they want.

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Home Healthcare Benefits for Nurses and Patients

Nurse.com

Hospital IQ surveyed 200 nurses and found that 90% are considering leaving the profession — 71% of those nurses reported at least 15 years of experience. Rather than leaving the profession altogether, nurses should consider the benefits of home health care positions compared to working in the hospital environment.

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Second Careers for Retired RNs

Registered Nursing

Starting a Home Care Business Many elderly individuals require home care assistance, and retired RNs are well-equipped to start a business offering home health nursing or other in-home healthcare services. You can hire caregivers, provide health monitoring, or assist with medication management.

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How Workplace Violence Impacts Home Health Nurses

Nurse.com

As the demand for home healthcare grows, so does the risk of workplace violence for home health nurses. . Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that home healthcare is one of America’s fastest-growing industries, with a projected compound annual growth rate of 5% for 2014–2024, which equals approximately 760,400 new jobs.

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How to Become a Registered Nurse

Post University

Nurses who have a BSN may feel more confident when considering becoming a registered nurse due to their previous training and, potentially, on the job skills that they have learned. In addition, registered nurses could consider employment as home healthcare providers.

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Is Getting Your ADN Worth It for Your Nursing Career Goals? Pros vs. Cons of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Registered Nursing

An Associate Degree in Nursing is a two-year program offered by many community colleges and vocational schools. These programs typically include a mix of classroom instruction and hands-on clinical experience in healthcare settings. This real-world experience is crucial for becoming a competent and effective nurse.

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Myths and Challenges of Private Duty Nursing

American Nurse

One nurse response from the referenced study stated, “I imagine that much of the PDN is not necessarily of the ‘skilled’ variety. I imagine being expected to also do housekeeping types of tasks rather than those that require nursing skills” (University of Delaware et al., Home Healthcare Now, 39(2), 99–106.