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Mental Health Nursing Fast-Growing Field With Diverse Possibilities

Nurse.com

Unmet needs for mental health care is creating opportunities for nurses, both new and experienced, in multiple care settings. With the demand for mental health nurses, the possibilities are wide-open, well-paying — and impressively diverse. The demand for mental health nurses is clear.

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Nurse Practitioner vs. Registered Nurse: What’s the Difference?

Post University

According to WebMD aregistered nurseis a healthcare provider who delivers personalized, attentive care to patients in a variety of clinical settings. Aregistered nurseis a licensed professional who may choose to specialize in particular areas of healthcare, depending upon their skills and goals. Pass the NCLEX-RN examination.

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Geriatric Nurse: Expert Insights and Career Guidance

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Settings for geriatric careers include primary care offices, hospitals, home health services, assisted living communities, senior centers, nursing homes and rehabilitation and long-term care facilities. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) can also improve your chances for career growth.

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Nurses need care too – how curbing self-sacrifice can prevent burnouts

Nursing Review

I argue that, to ensure they remain in the workforce long term, nurses should be trained in setting boundaries and prioritising self-care. Nursing education must teach self-care and boundary setting as essential skills. Burnout prevention also requires systemic changes. Read the original article.

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Licensed Practical Nurses: Advancing, Succeeding & Achieving

American Nurse

There are over 630,000 active licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPNs) in the United States and 2,700 are in the State of Delaware. Over 171,000 LPNs work in long-term care facilities, which is ranked as the number one field of nursing that LPNs are offered employment. Reflect often on why you became a nurse.

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Advanced Nursing Degrees: What You Need to Know

Diversity Nursing

Pediatric care can be challenging, so PNPs must be highly skilled and educated to provide the best care to the smallest of patients and their parents. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Specializing in psychiatric care has become a popular and sought-after specialty for Nurse Practitioners.

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Occupational Therapy vs Physical Therapy: Five Key Differences

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) DPT program. Apply to become a licensed physical therapist in your state. PT vs OT: Specialties and Certifications Licensed OTs and PTs may choose to become certified in a specialty area. Review AOTA’s certification page for more information about current requirements.