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How to Become a Registered Nurse

Post University

Understanding the Role of a Registered Nurse Described by the American Nurses Association as the backbone of the American healthcare system, registered nurses play a vital role in ensuring that patients receive the comprehensive care they need. Registered nurses are licensed healthcare professionals who often provide hands-on patient care.

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Four Different Types of Jobs in Nursing

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

2 The following positions are organized by the nurse’s level of education and licensing, but there are many ways to advance your career and assume more responsibilities. 3 They are often the first line of care for patients and provide assistance with a myriad of basic daily needs. There are many different nursing jobs and specialties.

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The Road to Becoming an FNP

Minority Nurse

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), nurse practitioners, nurse midwives (CNMs), and nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) earned a median annual salary of $125,900 in 2022, with a mean hourly wage of $60.53. emergency department) Skilled nursing and long-term care facilities Hospices Retail clinics (e.g.,

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33 Nursing Specialties in Demand in 2023

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) Mean Annual Salary (2022) $122,450 4 Common Educational Requirements Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) 5 Certifications NCLEX-RN Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) certification 5 Certified nurse-midwives assist patients with pregnancy and delivery. To work in research, they need a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).

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Full Practice Authority: APRN Readiness, Barriers to Practice and Access in South Carolina

American Nurse

To prepare for the legislative initiative, the Coalition for Access to Healthcare Board conducted a survey of APRNs’ readiness to seek full practice authority as well as identify any perceived barriers to practice and access to care. Criteria for inclusion were currently licensed and actively practicing as a SC NP, CNM or CNS.

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Elevating the voice of nurses through advocacy

American Nurse

The association continues to engage with the Biden-Harris administration and key federal agencies on nursing priorities, including promoting and protecting the nursing workforce, removing practice barriers for advanced practice RNs (APRNs), and achieving payment parity for nurses.