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

Post University

Understanding the educational pathways to becoming anurse practitionermay help you decide on which degree program is best for you. Starting With Undergraduate Nursing Education Before you begin practicing as anurse practitioner, you first need to work as aregistered nurse.

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Top Nursing Specialties in Demand for 2025

NexNurse

Opportunities: NPs can work in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices, and may specialize in areas such as family practice, pediatrics, or geriatrics. With the growing awareness of mental health issues and the need for comprehensive care, mental health nurses are in high demand.

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8 Types of DNP Specialties to Prepare You for a Rewarding Nursing Career

Post University

The skills and concepts that are taught in this type of degree program are necessary for a successful management or leadership position in the nursing profession. DNPs work in a wide range of healthcare facilities, including hospitals, outpatient care centers, and private practices. Where Do DNPs Work?

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Top 5 Post-Master’s Nursing Certificate Programs That Employers Value Most

Registered Nursing

Nurse Educator with Simulation Specialty As nursing education evolves to meet complex healthcare needs, nurse educators with simulation expertise are increasingly sought after by both academic institutions and hospital systems.

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Is Nurse Midwifery the Right Pathway for You?

Registered Nursing

Private Practice: Entrepreneurial opportunity with maximum autonomy, ability to shape your clinical approach, and potential for higher earningsbalanced against business management responsibilities and irregular hours.

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Women’s Healthcare Nursing Programs: Which Educational Pathway Is for You?

Registered Nursing

Today’s nursing students across Associate Degree in… 8 Mins Read 10 Apr 25 5 Top ADN Program Options in California for 2025 Choosing the right Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program is a pivotal step for aspiring nurses in California.

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Nurse Entrepreneurship: No Longer on the Fringes

American Nurse

In the 21 st century, the entrepreneurial mindset is not just reserved for those with business degrees, nor is it reserved in the healthcare space solely for physicians or nurse practitioners with their own private practices. Rather, this idea is for any nurse who has an idea they’d like to implement.