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Navigating the APRN certification process: steps, requirements, and popular exam options

Health Leaders | Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) include nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, nurse anesthetists, and clinical nurse specialists and play a critical role in healthcare delivery. APRNs can assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans, including prescribing medications to patients across the lifespan and various settings.

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Levels of Nursing Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

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. To receive your state license, which grants you the ability to practice, you must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).

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5 Shortest RN to MSN Programs for 2025: Fast-Track Your Nursing Career

Registered Nursing

Admission requires an RN license, a minimum GPA of 3.0, Requires RN license and experience. GPA, an RN license, and two years of RN experience. RN license required. Admission prerequisites include a BSN, an active RN license, and a minimum 3.3 and two years of RN experience. Online program flexibility.

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The evolving landscape of nursing leadership

American Nurse

The AACN issued a directive for nursing schools to phase out master’s-level preparation for advanced practice RNs (APRNs) and transition to DNP programs by 2015. Understanding the clinical differences between APRNs prepared with a master’s degree and those with a DNP degree also remains limited. 2025; 20(7). Fact sheet: DNP.

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Discover Best Acute Care NP Programs Near El Paso, Texas

Registered Nursing

With housing costs 15 percent below the Texas average and robust in-state tuition rates highlighted in the 2025 Best Nursing Schools in Texas rankings, El Paso provides an affordable environment to advance your career as an acute care nurse practitioner. Valid RN license needed. Look no further. With a required minimum GPA of 3.0,

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Is Nurse Midwifery the Right Pathway for You?

Registered Nursing

2 years for nurses with existing MSN Focus: Midwifery-specific competencies Best for: Experienced APRNs seeking specialty transition Programs to consider: Frontier Nursing University, Shenandoah University, Thomas Jefferson University Learn more about nurse midwife post-master’s certificates.

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The real value of nursing certification

American Nurse

Simi Jesto Joseph, PhD, DNP, APRN, ANP-C, NEA-BC, FNAP, an ANA-Illinois member, is one example. The tracker offers an easy way to preserve your continuing professional development activities and check totals to see if you’re on track for certification exam eligibility, renewal, or even your RN license. 2025; 20(8).