MAS Medical Staffing

JANUARY 19, 2023

It provides many opportunities for nurses as well, including flexible schedules, travel opportunities, professional development, and career advancement. In fact, the job outlook for nurses is expected to grow by 6% from 2021 to 2031. That said, if you’re looking to advance in your career, consider the following specialties.

APRN

Nurse.com

OCTOBER 5, 2023

This means that school nurses are involved behind the scenes in many aspects of everyday school life, such as emergency and disaster planning, playground design and rules, food and event decisions, and mental health services. Children with special needs and complex health conditions are integrated into every school.

Nursing Certifications

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This major focuses on human behavior and mental health, which helps occupational therapists better relate to their patients. Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) are trained mental health practitioners who work with patients dealing with mental illness.

Licensing

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

JULY 27, 2023

The salary for a pediatric occupational therapist position will vary depending on location and certifications. The median salary for occupational therapists in 2021 was $85,570 per year 3. What Is an Average Pediatric Occupational Therapist Salary? Currently, the average pay for pediatric occupational therapists is $37.53 per hour 8.*

Job Outlook

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

OCTOBER 26, 2022

These may include: 2 Clinical tracks, such as Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Clinical tracks with a specialized focus on a patient population , through role specialities such as Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner–Primary Care (PMHNP-PC). in 2020, only 14.9%

APRN

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

JULY 31, 2023

The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) defines the profession as a vehicle to “ enable people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health and prevent—or live better with—injury, illness or disability. ” AOTA’s Advanced Certification Program,” AOTA , last modified 2023, [link]

Resume

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

JANUARY 3, 2024

Some individuals can perform daily tasks, including work, with mental illness, and some people may qualify for disability due to their mental illness. 2 Understanding the mental health statistics for the United States increases awareness and may help provide support to those who need it.

Mental Health

Amercan Journal of Nursing

AUGUST 8, 2024

According to an October 2023 study published in Pediatrics , between 2011 and 2021, gun deaths among Americans under the age of 18 surged by 87%, making gun violence the leading cause of death for American children. Early intervention and referral to appropriate resources can prevent potential tragedies. Email: robin.cogan@rutgers.edu.

Self-Care