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Nurse Practitioner vs. Doctor: Key Differences Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

What is a Nurse Practitioner? A nurse practitioner is a licensed clinician who is focused on providing evidence-based, empathic care to patients. Not only does this type of advanced practice nurse treat acute and chronic conditions—they also focus on preventive and holistic care. 4 years* to complete their BSN to DNP .

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Levels of Nursing Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

In general, different levels of nursing fall into three categories: non-degree, degree and advanced degree. Non-degree nurses include certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) who complete nursing-level education programs that don’t culminate in a degree.

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Geriatric Nurse: Expert Insights and Career Guidance

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

1 In 2024, a record 4.1 2 As the demand for healthcare increases, so does the need for nurses and other healthcare practitioners trained to care for an aging population a specialty known as geriatrics. Earn an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). of the population in 2022.

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Good News For Nurses!

Empowered Nurses

Nurses are no strangers to challengesphysical and verbal abuse, long hours, and demanding workplace politics often accompany their critical role in healthcare. Yet, despite these hurdles, an overwhelming 92% of nurses report they are glad they chose the nursing profession, according to Medscapes 2024 Nurse Career Satisfaction Report.

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Path to Penn Nursing with Barbara Doyle, RN, MSN

Penn Nursing

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. Returned to the Cancer Center as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.

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Top RN to MSN Specialties: Career Paths for Advancing Nurses

Registered Nursing

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Clinical Nurse Specialists are expert clinicians who drive excellence in specialized areas of nursing practice.

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The End of the Public Health Emergency and What this Means for Nurses

Capitol Beat

Because of specific Congressional action many of the telehealth flexibilities authorized under the PHE will continue through the end of 2024. Congress has extended the telehealth flexibility through the end of 2024, but it is unclear if it will be extended further or made permanent. This 152-day extension then ends on October 9.

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