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Top Nursing Specialties for 2025

Diversity Nursing

Geriatric Nurse Practitioner As the global population ages, Geriatric Nurse Practitioners (GNPs) are essential in addressing the unique healthcare needs of older adults. Mental Health/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Mental health remains a critical area of focus in healthcare.

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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. Role specialties include Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Nurse Executive.

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NP Designation Helps Nurses Shape Their Careers with More Choices

Minority Nurse

Earning an advanced degree offers nurses immediate career benefits, including skills and knowledge they’ll apply to their work long before graduation. And because their experience and expertise were crucial to in-the-moment patient care scenarios, public awareness about nurse practitioners increased.

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

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Graduate nursing degrees enable nurses to deepen their knowledge, hone their skills and choose an advanced specialty. Well answer, What can you do with a masters in nursing? Leadership and Management Roles What can you do with an MSN role specialty, such as Nurse Executive or Nurse Manager? Sources: U.S.

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When a nurse is the patient

American Nurse

As a nurse, patient, patient advocate, educator, and administrator, I knew that I had to speak for those women. I met with my nurse practitioner and care nurses so that they could spread the word. I talked to every CRNA I met about the need for lidocaine gel.

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Meet the New President of the AANP: Stephen A. Ferrara

Minority Nurse

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) welcomed Stephen A. What do you look forward to most at the helm of one of nursing’s most influential organizations? It’s just great to be leading the largest NP organization that represents over 355,000 nurse practitioners across the U.S.

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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 BSN graduates go on to pursue a master of science in nursing (MSN), which opens the door to advanced roles like nurse practitioner (NP).

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