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Should Nurse Practitioners Read X-Rays?

Health Leaders | Nursing

Nurse practitioners may soon be able to classify chest radiographs, according to the CDC. Nurse practitioners' (NPs) scope of practice will potentially be expanded once again as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considers allowing NPs to try their hand at reading a specific type of X-ray.

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NPs in 2025: Trends to Watch 

Minority Nurse

A greater role for technology, especially artificial intelligence, and more states introducing legislation to allow NPs to practice at the top of their license are among the trends NPs will see in 2025. Ferrara, DNP, FNP, president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), in an interview.

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Governor Shapiro proposes policy to help nurse practitioners across Pennsylvania

Health Leaders | Nursing

At the 2025 Budget Proposal, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced a policy that would greatly benefit nurse practitioners. Giving full practice authority to highly educated, highly qualified nurse practitioners who work under a licensed physician for at least three years, said Shapiro.

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UMass Nursing Leader Gabrielle Abelard Named 2025 AANP Fellow for Advancing Mental Health Equity and Holistic Care

Minority Nurse

Gabrielle Abelard , a dedicated psychiatric nurse practitioner and clinical associate professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, has been named a 2025 Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP)the only honoree from Massachusetts among 51 nurse leaders worldwide.

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6-Month RN to BSN Programs: Fast-Track Your Nursing Degree in 2025

Registered Nursing

In today's fast-paced healthcare landscape, many registered nurses (RNs) are looking to advance their careers without spending years in school. These accelerated pathways are designed to help licensed nurses earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) quickly and efficientlyoften in less than a year.

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

Registered Nursing

With a focus on Nursing Education, the curriculum covers essential areas such as curriculum development, teaching strategies, and evaluation methods, preparing graduates for the National League of Nursing's Certification as Nurse Educator Exam. Admission requires an RN license, a minimum GPA of 3.0,