Registered Nursing

JUNE 10, 2025

With the demand for advanced practice nurses steadily increasing, particularly in women's health, professionals holding an MSN are turning to Post-Master's Certificate programs to gain specialized credentials. According to the U.S. Sources U.S.

Nurse Practitioner

Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Associate Professor of Nursing Dr. Julia Rogers has been honored with the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) 2025 Award for Outstanding Contributions in the state of Indiana. Dr. Rogers contributions extend beyond the classroom and clinical setting.

Education

Empowered Nurses

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

A recent article in Beckers Clinical Leadership titled “NP Staffing Models: A Double Edged Sword For Hospitals” had the sole purpose of showing that NPs have greater independence due in part to the physician shortage and need for cost effective staffing. The post Hospitals Hire Nurse Practitioners- But at What Cost?

Nurse Practitioner

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

APRIL 16, 2025

A public health nurse is critical in improving population health outcomes by educating communities and delivering care. In this leadership position , registered nurses make positive changes through policy reform and community building. Where Do Public Health Nurses Work? News & World Report, Registered Nurse, U.S.

Job Outlook

Post University

JANUARY 13, 2025

The master of science in nursing (MSN) is a graduate degree that aims to equip nurses with the advanced clinical and leadership skills required for higher-level positions in nursing. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing , about 17% of the nursing workforce held master’s degrees in 2022.

Leadership

Post University

MARCH 13, 2025

Often called a bridge program, it connects the clinically focused ADN with the broader scope of a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Keep in mind that higher-level bachelor’s courses delve more into the theoretical aspects of modern nursing while also touching on leadership opportunities.

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Nursing Review

JANUARY 29, 2025

Professor McMillan reiterates the importance of continued learning, urging nurses and midwives to recognise both how far the profession has come and how much potential they still hold for meaningful leadership within the health sector. Nurses from around the country connecting at ACNs National Nursing Forum.

Professional Development

American Medical Compliance

MAY 13, 2025

healthcare payments in 2022 were made through advanced payment models that reward providers for value, not volume. When you strengthen your business acumen, you also strengthen your communication and leadership skills. Step Into Strategic Leadership More clinicians now step into leadership roles or help shape strategy.

Business

Registered Nursing

JUNE 17, 2025

Bureau of Labor Statistics , employment of nurse practitioners is projected to grow 38% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. Oregon has one of the highest concentrations of nurse practitioners per capita, with Portland serving as a key training ground for these professionals.

Nurse Practitioner

Penn Nursing

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Penn Nursing This issue - Fall 2022 Spring 2025 Fall 2024 Spring 2024 Fall 2023 Spring 2023 Fall 2022 Spring 2022 Fall 2021 Spring 2021 Search SCOPE Fagin Hall Goes Digital Features Bright Ideas Meet the Leonard A. The Model ended in 2022, and now works as a consultant at a start-up company based in Charlotte.

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Post University

APRIL 25, 2025

She briefly started a nurse practitioner program but decided in 2002 to enlist in the United States Air Force instead. She also moved into nurse leadership, serving as chief of clinical operations and chief of medical division operations at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina, and as chief nurse at the Kunsan Air Base in Korea.

Military

Penn Nursing

OCTOBER 1, 2024

I always knew that being a nurse practitioner was my calling, but I never expected my journey as a patient to reshape my approach to nursing so profoundly. My battle with cancer began in a way that still feels surreal. These therapies didn’t just provide physical relief; they nurtured my mental and emotional well-being.

Self-Care

Penn Nursing

APRIL 29, 2021

The faculty and leadership have also looked inward. All of my work, both as a nurse practitioner and a scientist, has been focused on ensuring that our research is equitable and centers the voice of historically excluded communities. Focusing only on the science is not enough to advance health equity.”

Mental Health

Penn Nursing

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Penn Nursing This issue - Fall 2021 Spring 2025 Fall 2024 Spring 2024 Fall 2023 Spring 2023 Fall 2022 Spring 2022 Fall 2021 Spring 2021 Search Features Inspiring Impact: How One Campaign Changed Everything The Path Forward Nurses Innovating in Practice Policy Roads, Bridges, and … Caregivers? PHD RN FAAN, Claire M.

Nurse Practitioner

Registered Nursing

JULY 18, 2025

Infant mortality increased in 20 states between 2018 and 2022. The Nursing Lens: Where the Profession Makes a Difference 1. Nurse practitioners , especially in rural and underserved areas, are central to expanding access and reducing preventable illness. Mississippi's infant mortality rate reached 9.1 in Massachusetts.

Medicaid

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The Retirement Drain The population surge from the baby boomer generation has led not only to a greater number of aging patients but also means that a large portion of the nursing workforce is heading toward retirement – which makes the nurse shortage even more severe. According to the 2024 U.S.

Nurse Shortage

Penn Nursing

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Hyunmin (David) Yu, GNu’18, GR’24, who recently earned his PhD at Penn Nursing (now a postdoctoral fellow at their Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research), has humanized this question by digging into the results of the 2022 Healthcare Equity Index (HEI). Under the leadership of founding Faculty Director and Albert M.

Nurse Practitioner

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

JULY 11, 2025

Whether focusing on the family nurse practitioner or nurse executive role specialty, the practicum schedule is designed to support progression through the program’s advanced clinical and leadership components. For BSN-entry into a Family Nurse Practitioner role specialty, a total of 1035 contact hours is required.

Nurse Practitioner

Penn Nursing

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Penn Nursing This issue - Fall 2021 Spring 2025 Fall 2024 Spring 2024 Fall 2023 Spring 2023 Fall 2022 Spring 2022 Fall 2021 Spring 2021 Search Features Inspiring Impact: How One Campaign Changed Everything The Path Forward Nurses Innovating in Practice Policy Roads, Bridges, and … Caregivers?

Mental Health

Registered Nursing

JUNE 19, 2025

Nursing remains one of the fastest-growing and most essential careers in the healthcare industry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a steady 6% increase in registered nursing jobs between 2022 and 2032, making it a solid career choice for those seeking job security and professional growth.

Leadership

Daily Nurse

APRIL 30, 2025

As an associate professor and family nurse practitioner track leader at the University of Nevada, Reno’s Orvis School of Nursing , Pratt isn’t just preparing future nurse practitionersshe’s actively reshaping what meaningful healthcare looks like in underserved communities.

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse.com

JULY 18, 2022

If you are a registered nurse or LPN/LVN looking to take the next step in your career, you should certainly consider an advanced practice degree and the steps to become a Nurse Practitioner. The Need for Nurse Practitioners. Education to Become a Nurse Practitioner.

Nurse Practitioner

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) welcomed Stephen A. Ferrara is passionate about health information technology and integrating evidence-based practice into daily nursing practice. What do you look forward to most at the helm of one of nursing’s most influential organizations?

Nurse Practitioner

Post University

OCTOBER 21, 2024

However, when a friend of the family connected Kennetta to a nurse and a nurse practitioner, she had the chance to shadow them in their jobs. Kennetta changed her major to nursing and in 2001, finished the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and became a Registered Nurse.

Promotion

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Nurse practitioners perform many of the same services as physicians without attending medical school, and they are in high demand—the Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the field to grow 38% by 2032. Table of Contents: What Is a Nurse Practitioner? Program Information Request Information What Is a Nurse Practitioner?

Nurse Practitioner

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

JULY 26, 2023

A family nurse practitioner (FNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse who focuses their specialty training on the care of patients of all ages, from infants to adults to seniors. The FNP role specialty is highly desirable among nurse practitioners (NPs) as it’s one of the most rewarding careers in healthcare.

Nurse Practitioner

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

In honor of Nurse Practitioner (NP) Week, Simi Joseph DNP, FPA-APRN, NP-C, NEA-BC and a nurse executive/advanced practice provider gave some insights about working as an NP. POCN is a peer education and support network for nurse practitioners and physician associates.

Nurse Practitioner

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

A psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner is a specialized healthcare role nurse practitioners can fulfill with advanced training and experience. If you want to know how to become a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, learn more about the nuances and requirements of this role.

Mental Health

Board Vitals - Nursing

JULY 14, 2022

But each individual nurse brings a unique outlook to healthcare. As a part of BoardVitals’s commitment to supporting the nurses of the future, we awarded our second annual Nursing School Scholarship. Nonetheless, we narrowed it down to three nursing students. Compassion is a core value in my life.

Self-Care

Registered Nursing

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

As you contemplate your future in this vital field, you may find yourself torn between two promising career paths: becoming a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or a Psychiatrist. During your psychiatric nurse practitioner program , you will gain in-depth knowledge and clinical skills related to mental health care.

Nurse Practitioner

Post University

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Laying the Groundwork with an MSN In 2007, Rhonda became a charge nurse at Ascension Via Christi and enrolled in a Nurse Practitioner program. At the university level, being doctorally prepared is important, especially because I want to pursue leadership opportunities,” she says. I would recommend this program.”

Education

Consult QD

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

“We have a phone call, a virtual visit or an in-person visit to assess the patient, and often they can come right to the clinic for symptom management and then discharge them home if possible,” explains Taussig Cancer Institute Nurse Practitioner and Outpatient APRN/PA Manager Mailey L. Wilks, DNP, APRN, NP-C.

APRN

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Professionalism in nursing means providing top-quality care to patients, while also upholding the values of accountability, respect, and integrity. Leadership. You can also enhance your qualifications and skills by pursuing nurse leadership and management roles. Hernandez, Ronald, et al., Adaptability.

Self-Care

Capitol Beat

JANUARY 2, 2023

As 2022 was winding down, Congress finalized negotiations on an end of year package to keep the government open. In this package, Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs received $300.472 million. This is a $20 million increase over Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 enacted levels. The NINR received $197.693 million.

Clinical Nurse Specialist

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Nurses don’t just care for patients—they can also advance to leadership positions that shape everything from patient care to healthcare policy. We break down everything you need to know about a PhD in Nursing vs. a DNP so you can pick the best degree for your career goals. Table of Contents What Is a PhD in Nursing?

Chief Nursing Officer

American Nurse

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In The Future of Nursing 2020–2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity , the National Academy of Medicine promotes an interprofessional approach to education and training for nurses to help develop their leadership skills as well as their understanding of health equity, social determinants of health, and population health.

Long Term Care

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

If you’re considering earning a post-graduate degree in nursing, your main choice will be between a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN ) and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. A Master of Science in Nursing prepares graduates to move into specialized nursing careers and positions of leadership.

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