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10 Strategic Steps to Eradicating Racism in Nursing Education

Daily Nurse

This group should provide expertise and guidance on best practices, help identify potential challenges, and ensure the plan is comprehensive and actionable. These strategies should be informed by best practices and tailored to the institution’s specific needs and context.

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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.

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The Vital Role of Faith Community Nurses in Advancing Holistic and Equitable Health Care

American Nurse

APRN, FNP-BC Faith Community Nurses (FCNs), also known as Parish Nurses, are registered nurses—either active or retired—who have completed the Foundations of Faith Community Nursing program. CAPT (Ret) Deirdre Krause, NC, USN Ph.D., To build on this success, the Faith Community Nurses of Southeast Florida, Inc.

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Discover Best Direct-Entry MSN Programs Near San Antonio, Texas

Registered Nursing

Position/Experience San Antonio Average Annual Wage* Entry-Level APRN (0–1 year) $95,000 APRN with 2–4 years $110,000 Master's-prepared Nurse Leader $105,000 Informatics Specialist $100,000 Nurse-educator $98,500 *Source: U.S. Review Nursing School Accreditation best practices before applying.

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Board-Certified ER & Trauma Nurses Share Inspiring Journeys in BCEN’s ‘Invest in Yourself’ Campaign

Daily Nurse

.” Specialty board certificationoverwhelmingly voluntary for nursesvalidates a nurse’s clinical expertise and professionalism based on standards identified by a nursing specialty to promote optimal patient outcomes and requires regular renewal to ensure nurses stay current on the latest advances and best practices.

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Celebrating 50 Years of Pediatric Nursing Excellence: A Conversation with PNCB Chair Amanda Vickers

Daily Nurse

PNCB certification is a professional mark of distinction recognized throughout the industry, she says, emphasizing annual renewal and ongoing educationoffering more than 100 hours of online CEto ensure pediatric nurses stay current with best practices and new evidence.

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Small Patients, Big Discoveries

Penn Nursing

Faculty and nurse scientists are also thinking about how to better prepare students for clinical practice. We’ve adjusted and structured the curriculum to focus on the lifespan of a patient’s health,” says assistant professor Amanda Bettencourt, PhD, APRN, CCRN-K, ACCNS-P, Gr’19. Her published work is filled with best practices.