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The Road to Becoming an FNP

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This is the model recommended by the National Academy of Medicine, formerly called the Institute of Medicine, and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.” CONS: Future license portability: At some point in the future, the APRN Compact will become a reality like it is for millions of registered nurses.

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“Wow, That Could Be Me One Day” – Wayne State’s Erik Carter Traces His Path from Teenage LVN to Nurse Educator

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“You know, when I was in nursing school, I never saw anyone that looked like me as an instructor.” The young man was soon dividing his time between bedside nursing and work as a clinical instructor at a community college. Below, he recounts his journey… Why did you become a nurse?

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Nurse Manager: What is a Nurse Manager in 2023?

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Nurse Managers make schedules for their staff, evaluate their performance once a year, and help make rules for the unit. They also have a strong background in Clinical Nursing. Nurse Managers are usually APRNs (Advanced Practice Registered Nurses) who have at least a master’s degree.