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Top Nursing Specialties for 2025

Diversity Nursing

Mental Health/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Mental health remains a critical area of focus in healthcare. Psychiatric-mental health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) provide therapy, prescribe medications, and develop care plans for individuals with mental health disorders.

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Second Careers for Retired RNs

Registered Nursing

Case Management Case management nurses help coordinate patient care, ensuring they receive appropriate treatments, follow-up care, and resources. This role is often remote and allows retired nurses to stay engaged in patient advocacy without direct clinical work.

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Geriatric Nurse: Expert Insights and Career Guidance

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Because the needs of older patients vary from person to person, geriatric nurse responsibilities cover a broad range of tasks that may go beyond traditional nursing duties. 7 Depending on the practice setting, some geriatric nurses may have the chance to specialize further in palliative care, mental health, pain management or orthopedics.

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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. The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner role specialty is not available for the DNP program.

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Why Choose an RN to BSN Program for Your Nursing Career?

Post University

BSN programs offer an expanded, more holistic approach, including a deeper dive into nursing research, community health nursing, and even strategic planning. Many use this opportunity to explore high-impact specialties or work with specific patient populations. Immersive, engaging experiences boost confidence in RNs.

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Executive Director’s Corner | CNA

American Nurse

Courtney Hickey, BSN, RN, CCRN proposed the ANA, NCSBN, and State Boards of Nursing reduce the stigma and increase support for nurses experiencing mental health and substance use challenges and for employers to end discrimination against nurses with past mental health problems. CNA is strongest when we work together.

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How Medical Professionals Can Enhance Patient Care Through Formal Education In Counseling

Scrubs

Understanding their emotional and mental health enables them to maintain a balance, ensuring they can provide the best care to their patients while taking care of their well-being. Ethical Sensitivity and Patient Advocacy Formal training in counseling heightens ethical awareness and sensitivity.