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12 Types of Nursing Certifications and What They Mean for Student Nurses

Daily Nurse

Nursing certifications are essential to provide the best possible care for your patients. There are many different types of certifications, and each one offers a different set of skills and knowledge. By being certified, you can show your patients that you are a competent and qualified nurse.

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Washington Veterans Affairs Nurse Aims to Deepen Her Impact with MSN – Case Management Specialization

Post University

The Seattle area had high demand for certified nursing assistants (CNA), so Kayla had no trouble finding a job in long-term care and rehabilitation. Laddering up in nursing fits my learning style best, so I worked and kept going to school to earn new credentials, Kayla says.

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How to Work the Night Shift and Stay Healthy: 12 Essential Tips

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

In many hospitals and long-term care facilities, newly hired nurses, many fresh off of their studies , are asked to work the night shift. While a few true night owls prefer this schedule, working through the night is challenging for most nurses. The University of St.

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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. PayScale, Average Nurse Practitioner (NP) Salary, PayScale.com, accessed January 2025, [link].

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ADN vs BSN: How to Choose the Right Path to Start Your Nursing Career

Registered Nursing

Consider consulting with: Nursing program advisors at local institutions Working nurses in your desired specialty area Financial aid counselors to understand funding options Healthcare employers in your region about their hiring preferences Frequently Asked Questions Will I be able to find a job with just an ADN?

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Providing Care On The Ground And In The Air

Diversity Nursing

The motto of the Cleveland Clinic critical care transport teams is “no patient too sick, no patient too far.”

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Honoring Neuroscience Nurses

Minority Nurse

Because brain illness and injury isn’t relegated to one age group, nurses can treat across the lifespan or can focus on an age range they are particularly drawn to. Nurses in brain-related specialties also have options for work locations. Neuroscience nurses will also work in the operating room, trauma units, or the ICU.