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Exploring the Benefits and Paths to Nursing Higher Education

Diversity Nursing

Leadership roles, such as Nurse Managers or Directors, also come with competitive compensation. Specialization and Expertise Advanced degrees allow Nurses to specialize in fields such as acute care, family practice, psychiatric-mental health, or informatics.

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Urgent Action is Needed to Prevent Nurse Suicide

American Nurse

Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States, with more than 48,100 people losing their lives to suicide per year (National Institute of Mental Health, 2024). Unfortunately, only a small percentage of nurses will receive needed mental health services (Berlin et al., 2023; Kirzinger et al., see [link] ).

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Into the Minds of Nursing Excellence: Dean Angela Amar on Psychiatric-Mental Health and Forensic Nursing

Minority Nurse

In the busy world of healthcare, a group of hidden heroes emerges with specialized care and unwavering dedication: meet the unsung champions of psychiatric-mental health (PMH) nursing. These caregivers play a crucial role in shaping compassionate mental healthcare. This skill has been very useful as a nurse administrator.

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Masters in Nursing (MSN) Salary and Highest-Paid Jobs

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

According to Payscale*, the average MSN nurse salary is $104,000 However, your actual salary will depend on your experience and the specialty you decide to pursue. Below are the average master degree in nursing salary ranges for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), nurse administrators and nurse instructors.

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Nurses in Media: Beyond Institutional Control and the CNO’s Directive

Minority Nurse

The article “ Nurses’ Voices in Media: Strategies for Chief Nursing Officers ” in The Journal of Nursing Administration (JONA) attempts to frame how Chief Nursing Officers (CNOs) can guide and support nurses in engaging with the media.

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What Can You Do with a Master’s in Nursing? 2025 Ultimate Guide

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) opens the door for students to take on roles such as family nurse practitioner (FNP), nurse educator , nurse executive , psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) and more. Well answer, What can you do with a masters in nursing?

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33 Nursing Specialties in Demand in 2023

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

PMHNP candidates must earn a master’s degree in nursing and may be required to fulfill state-specific requirements. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) offers the PMHNP role specialty through its MSN and Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate programs. They work primarily in hospitals and in-patient care facilities.