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Nurse Practitioner vs. Doctor: Key Differences Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

News & World Report ranks the profession of nurse practitioner as #1 in its 2024 Best Health Care Jobs list. 10 The demand for nurse practitioners is growing at a rapid rate. 13 Regarding nurse practitioner vs. doctor salary, MDs earn more. The Nurse Educator role specialty is not available for the DNP program.

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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. Role specialties include Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Nurse Executive.

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Levels of Nursing Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Nursing Degree Level Requirements: Becoming an LPN does not require an associate degree or bachelor’s degree but rather the successful completion of a practical nursing certificate program. Becoming an APRN often requires further education, such as a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). The University of St.

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Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse Certifications

Registered Nursing

Ask your unit manager which certifications are prioritized at your facility, and consider how each credential aligns with your long-term goals. For example, a nurse aiming to become a perinatal educator might benefit from both RNC-OB and C-EFM. Explore all of these pathways in more depth through the Nursing Certifications Guide.

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Advanced Nursing Degrees to Accelerate Career Growth

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Nurse Anesthetist Nurse anesthetists administer anesthesia to patients and monitor their vital signs during procedures. Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) A Clinical nurse specialist (CNS) can become certified in various clinical specialties. The University of St.

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Top 5 Specialties That Will Propel Your Nursing Career

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

Clinical Research Nursing Aging populations who are living longer and require more chronic disease management, along with continued advances in medicine, put Clinical Research Nurses in high demand as they work directly with researchers in their search for improved symptom management options and cures.