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Nursing Certification: Achieving Excellence and Professionalism

Daily Nurse

In the world of nursing, certifications and their corresponding designations carry with them the concepts of excellence, professionalism, and focused dedication to career growth. Not all nurses pursue certification during their years of service in healthcare, but many hear the call and take inspired action to achieve such a goal.

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Nurse Practitioner vs. Doctor: Key Differences Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Nurse practitioners (NPs) and medical doctors (MDs) spend their days making a difference in people’s lives. The main difference between a nurse practitioner and doctor is that NPs undergo less training than MDs —so their responsibilities differ. What is a Nurse Practitioner? What Do Nurse Practitioners Do?

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Nursing Certification: Achieving Excellence and Professionalism

Minority Nurse

In the world of nursing, certifications and their corresponding designations carry with them the concepts of excellence, professionalism, and focused dedication to career growth. Not all nurses pursue certification during their years of service in healthcare, but many hear the call and take inspired action to achieve such a goal.

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Nurse Practitioner vs. Physician Assistant: Key Differences

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are advanced healthcare practitioners with similar responsibilities, such as diagnosing illnesses and prescribing medications. However, their training and paths toward certification differ in significant ways. What Is a Nurse Practitioner?

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Nursing Burnout: What It Is and How to Prevent It?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Earning a graduate nursing degree , such as a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), can enable you to switch to another specialty. If you’re a nurse who is noticing signs of nurse burnout, be sure to up your self-care game.

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Advanced Nursing Degrees to Accelerate Career Growth

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

In 2011, the Institute of Medicine released the landmark report “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health,” calling for doubling the number of U.S. nurses who have doctoral degrees by 2020. 1 The report, which is still influential today, argues that higher levels of nursing education lead to improved patient care.

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The Importance of Effective Communication in Nursing

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

This skill is especially important for family nurse practitioners who work with patients and families to provide health and education counseling. Trust is something that nurse educators and leaders should also cultivate as they work to develop the next generation of nurses. Building trust takes time.