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Top Nursing Specialties in Demand for 2025

NexNurse

Skills Required: Advanced clinical skills, strong communication, and the ability to work independently. 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.

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Exploring APRN Certifications: How to Choose the Right One for Your Career

Daily Nurse

Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist Pediatric CNSs care for pediatric patients from newborns to early adolescence. A pediatric CNS primarily works in a clinic, outpatient clinic, or hospital. They primarily work in birth centers but may also work in private practice and hospitals.

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OT vs OTA: Key Differences Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

This includes schools, outpatient clinics, nursing care facilities and beyond. Their scope of practice includes helping clients increase their capacity to perform the activities that matter most to them. Below are the median wages of both professions: Occupational Therapists $96,370 per year $46.33

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

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

With the expansion of digital medical recordkeeping, nurse informaticist jobs are rising.

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What Is an FNP and What Do Family Nurse Practitioners Do?

Registered Nursing

As healthcare delivery continues to shift toward preventive and outpatient care, the demand for FNPs in non-hospital settings has grown significantly. Their ability to care for patients across all age groups enables them to adapt to various roles within hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools, and private practices.

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Racism in Nursing: Results from RWJF Survey

Minority Nurse

Nurses in a nursing/residential care facility or home health care role reported the greatest number of incidents (88%) compared to 78 percent in a private practice/doctor’s office/outpatient clinic setting. And the working location made a difference in the survey results.

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Understanding the Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice

Board Vitals - Nursing

Nurse practitioners practice in a broad cross section of healthcare environments. between 2012 and 2015.