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

Post University

Within the nursing profession, there is significant demand for both skilled registered nurses and intuitive nurse practitioners, inviting nursing students to explore what it means to be anurse practitionerversus an RN. Nurse practitioners are more than just providers they are also educators and advocates.

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From RN to NP: Navigating Your Path to a Nurse Practitioner Career

Post University

As advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), nurse practitioners (NPs) can provide their patients with a broad range of healthcare services. If you are interested in thenurse practitionercareerpath, discover how to go from working as aregistered nurse(RN) to taking on this advanced, specialized nursing position.

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Top Nursing Specialties for 2025

Diversity Nursing

Geriatric Nurse Practitioner As the global population ages, Geriatric Nurse Practitioners (GNPs) are essential in addressing the unique healthcare needs of older adults. GNPs specialize in managing chronic conditions, promoting healthy aging, and coordinating long-term care.

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Exploring APRN Certifications: How to Choose the Right One for Your Career

Daily Nurse

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) include nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists, and nurse midwives. These four APRN certifications substantially impact healthcare, as they provide high-quality care and help meet the needs of the growing and aging population.

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States With Full Practice Authority Ensure Access to Nurse Practitioners

Nurse.com

Nurse practitioners (NPs) are revolutionizing healthcare delivery in America. territories now give patients full and direct access to the high-quality care NPs deliver. Each year, 355,000 licensed NPs see patients for primary, acute, specialty, and long-term care across every healthcare setting.

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Preparing for a Secure Retirement as a Minority Nurse

Minority Nurse

Consider high-paying nursing specialties : Moving into higher-paying nursing roles can dramatically improve your ability to save for retirement. Plan for long-term care : Long-term care insurance helps safeguard your retirement savings from the steep expenses of assisted living or nursing home care.

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Could a Career as a Family Nurse Practitioner Be Right for You?

Post University

If you are enjoying your work in nursing but are looking to take your career to a new level, then it may be time to explore the possibility of becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). What Do Family Nurse Practitioners Do? Other common specializations include gerontology and psychiatric care.