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Nurse Practitioner vs. Doctor: Key Differences Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Nurse practitioners (NPs) and medical doctors (MDs) spend their days making a difference in people’s lives. Providers in both professions treat patient illnesses and injuries with the best science and acute care techniques. healthcare system (depending on the state), both can serve as primary care providers. In the U.S.

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California Nurse Pursues Family Nurse Practitioner to Expand Her Practice to Include Holistic Care for Women

Post University

I kept thinking if I was a Nurse Practitioner, I could become a primary care provider to these women and offer them the care they needed in functional medicine. Excellent Guidance and Support Karissa will graduate with the MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Specialization in spring 2026.

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8 Reasons Why You Should Become a Nurse Practitioner

Minority Nurse

Nurse practitioners have a significant impact on the healthcare system. Not only do they provide comprehensive, holistic care, but they also develop relationships with their patients’ family members, leading to overall better health outcomes. Are there other reasons to become an NP?

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Nursing Care Plan: Guide with Example & Writing Tips

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

What Are the Components of a Care Plan? Care Plan Fundamentals Sample Nursing Care Plan What Is a Nursing Care Plan? A nursing care plan documents how to identify a patients needs and facilitate holistic care, typically according to a five-step framework. NANDA International, Inc.,

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Is Nurse Midwifery the Right Pathway for You?

Registered Nursing

This philosophy attracts healthcare professionals who value patient autonomy, holistic care approaches, and relationship-building alongside clinical excellence. Wondering if it’s the right nursing pathway for you? Read on to learn more about what becoming a certified nurse midwife entails.

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Connecting the dots with cannabis care

American Nurse

To guide nurses in their practice, ANA has partnered with ACNA to publish Cannabis Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. This May 2024 publication provides 18 national standards of practice and professional performance with accompanying competencies. American Nurse Journal. 2024; 19(7). Doi: 10.51256/ANJ0724

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The role of hospital-based nurse scientists

American Nurse

The implications of achieving and sustaining Magnet® recognition epitomizes the gold standard of nursing excellence, nurse retention, staff satisfaction, improved safety, and quality patient outcomes. Healthcare needs innovative organizational models to support nurse scientists and improve patient safety and quality outcomes.