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Florida ER Nurse and Educator Plans Next Career Chapter with Doctorate Pursuit at Post University

Post University

At age 16, he became a License Practical Nurse, then joined a hospice care center and an emergency department at a hospital per diem. Emergency Department Nursing Jimmy decided to further his education and earned an Associate Degree in Nursing while working full-time. Borrero as program director of the nursing program.

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Nurse Practitioner vs. Doctor: Key Differences Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Review the main differences between the education and job description of an NP vs. MD to help you decide which career could be right for you. A nurse practitioner is a licensed clinician who is focused on providing evidence-based, empathic care to patients. MD education, you will be working to improve the lives of others.

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The evolving landscape of nursing leadership

American Nurse

Two landmark reports have shaped the future of nursing leadership: the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM’s) The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s (AACN’s) The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice. See DNP program growth.)

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COVID-19: How RNs Can Help Overcome Public Vaccine Hesitancy

Penn Nursing

Ulrich and Julie Fairman | Illustration by Stefania Infante Spring 2021 Vaccines have been on the minds of many Americans. By listening to them, we can better understand what went wrong and find new ways to educate and inform the public. By Connie M. SARs-CoV-2 cases are increasing across the U.S.

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5 Top Physical Therapy Majors to Prepare for a DPT

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Do you want to help people move better and regulate pain as a licensed physical therapist? Education in this physical therapist major meets the prerequisites for many advanced DPT programs and instills a strong ethical framework and problem-solving skills essential for patient care. News & World Report , January 14, 2021, [link].

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It Took a Village: New Mother and Psychiatric Nurse Earns MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Post University

Once she had settled in, Mercy enrolled in a licensed practical nurse program. She became licensed in 2007 and started working at a nursing home. I grew to really enjoy mental health nursing, says Mercy, who decided to continue her education and earn an Associate of Science in nursing.

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Washington Veterans Affairs Nurse Aims to Deepen Her Impact with MSN – Case Management Specialization

Post University

She continued her education at Olympic College while working and earned an Associate of Arts degree a year later followed by a practical nursing certificate the year after that. Plus, the VA is very supportive of education. She moved into primary care/ambulatory care in 2021, and then into a care manager position.