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Top Nursing Specialties for 2025

Diversity Nursing

The field of Nursing continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advancements in technology, shifting healthcare needs, and a focus on specialized patient care. As we look toward 2025, certain Nursing specialties stand out for their growth potential, earning opportunities, and capacity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

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Private Duty Nurse Job Description [Updated for 2025]

Registered Nursing

Private duty nursing is a growing and in-demand field offering a highly personalized approach to patient care. Unlike home health nurses who visit several patients a day for short periods, private duty nurses typically remain with one patient for an extended shift, providing continuous, hands-on care. What Is a Private Duty Nurse?

LPN 52
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Best Direct-Entry Nurse Practitioner Programs of 2025

Registered Nursing

This article explores the best direct-entry NP programs in 2025 based on accreditation, curriculum quality, specialties offered, and overall reputation. Top Direct-Entry Nurse Practitioner Programs of 2025 The table below highlights top-performing direct-entry NP programs in the U.S. What Is a Direct-Entry Nurse Practitioner Program?

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Washington Veterans Affairs Nurse Aims to Deepen Her Impact with MSN – Case Management Specialization

Post University

That was a perfect introduction to caring for patients and human interaction, and it was a short time commitment to get started, she says. The Seattle area had high demand for certified nursing assistants (CNA), so Kayla had no trouble finding a job in long-term care and rehabilitation. Why case management?

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Levels of Nursing Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Certified Nursing Assistant Position Description: Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) typically work in home care and long-term care settings. NPs with an MSN degree work in hospitals and long-term care settings but also in private practice and community clinics. Apply to Our Nursing School Today 1.

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Geriatric Nurse: Expert Insights and Career Guidance

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Settings for geriatric careers include primary care offices, hospitals, home health services, assisted living communities, senior centers, nursing homes and rehabilitation and long-term care facilities. American Geriatrics Society, Why Geriatrics, AGS, accessed January 2025, [link].

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Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak

Health Leaders | Nursing

This article was published on Friday, May 9, 2025 in KFF Health News. In long-term care, however, families and residents may worry that correcting the way staff members speak could create antagonism. Studies in nursing homes show how commonplace such speech is. unless or until they say, 'Please call me Betty.'"