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Geriatric Nurse: Expert Insights and Career Guidance

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

2 As the demand for healthcare increases, so does the need for nurses and other healthcare practitioners trained to care for an aging population a specialty known as geriatrics. Geriatric careers range from physicians to social workers, physical therapists, occupational therapists and geriatric nurses.

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How to Become a Nurse Later in Life 

Board Vitals - Nursing

The first step in becoming a nurse is ensuring you want to pursue this career. It’s important to note that nursing and medicine are distinct fields. Be careful if you’re considering shifting your aspiration from becoming a doctor to a nurse.

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33 Nursing Specialties in Demand in 2023

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) Mean Annual Salary (2022) $122,450 4 Common Educational Requirements Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) 5 Certifications NCLEX-RN Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) certification 5 Certified nurse-midwives assist patients with pregnancy and delivery. The University of St.

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How To Become a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

What Is a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner? Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners are specially trained mental health practitioners who can provide cognitive care to patients of all ages. But what does a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner do exactly? years to complete.

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The Ultimate How-To Guide for Aspiring School Nurses

Post University

Tasked with implementing nursing theories in educational environments, school nurses enjoy the unique opportunity to work closely with students, parents, and educators. They perform assessments, conduct screenings, and provide care for many acute and chronic conditions. Perform health assessments and provide basic care.

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6 Reasons Nurses Get Fired: Social Media Mistakes, and More

Board Vitals - Nursing

Top 6 Reasons Nurses Get Fired 1. Breach of Ethics Nurses are held to high moral and ethical standards. They are a result of each individual’s upbringing, self-teaching and life experience. Drug Diversion Unfortunately, there are many cases of nurses diverting drugs for their personal use. They all lost their jobs.

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How to Become a Travel Nurse in Seven Steps

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

The exam covers everything ranging from management of care to pharmacological and parental therapies to basic comfort and care, and you’ll take it online. If you only want to practice in your state, you can apply through your state board of nursing. An advanced degree or certification will qualify you for more positions.