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Private Duty Nurse Job Description [Updated for 2025]

Registered Nursing

In 2025, as healthcare continues to expand beyond hospitals and into homes, the role of the private duty nurse has become more essential than ever, especially for patients needing long-term care, chronic condition support, or specialized attention within the comfort of their own residences. What Is a Private Duty Nurse? …

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Public Health Nurse: Role, Responsibilities & Career Path

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Program Information Request Information Public Health Nurse Job Outlook and Salary The U.S. Explore Health Careers, Public Health Nurse, Explore Health Careers, 2025, [link]. Nurses for Healthier Tomorrow, Public Health Nurse, Nurses for a Healthier Tomorrow, 2025, [link]. News & World Report, 2025, [link].

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Best States for Family Nurse Practitioners: Where Should You Work?

Registered Nursing

California Highest Salary Potential Average Salary: $151,830/year Practice Authority: Reduced practice (requires physician oversight) Job Outlook: High demand, especially in rural and underserved areas Why Work in California? Texas has one of the fastest-growing healthcare markets, creating numerous job opportunities for FNPs.

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Levels of Nursing Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

The following salary and job outlook data applies specifically to APRN roles such as Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), not administrative roles like Nurse Executive. Sources Registered Nursing, “CNA Certification,” Registered Nursing.org , February 14, 2025, [link]. APRN Median Annual Salary: $63.48/hour,

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How To Become a Sports Physical Therapist: Career Guide

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Job Outlook for Sports Physical Therapists The field of physical therapy is expected to grow, with employment within physical therapy expected to increase by 14% , which is much faster than the average compared to all occupations. Average Sports Physical Therapist Salary, Payscale , 2025, [link]. Tuttle, M., & Youngman, D.

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How to Become a Nurse Practitioner: A Practical Guide

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

7 Steps to Become a Nurse Practitioner You’ll need at least a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) to practice as a nurse practitioner, although the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is pushing to require the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) as the entry-level degree for NPs by 2025.

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How to Become a Pediatric Nurse: All You Need to Know

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

5 , 6 And Nurse.orgs list of the 15 Highest Paying Nursing Jobs in 2025 reveals a wide spectrum of salaries, from $84,574 for an informatics nurse to $212,650 for a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA). Bureau of Labor Statistics, Registered Nurses: Job Outlook, BLS, August 29, 2024, [link].