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10 Strategic Steps to Eradicating Racism in Nursing Education

Daily Nurse

However, they find that a lack of common understanding and ineffective communication skills create barriers to initiating sustainable and constructive action within educational settings. This group should provide expertise and guidance on best practices, help identify potential challenges, and ensure the plan is comprehensive and actionable.

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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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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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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.

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Texas APRN CE Package

Registered Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in Texas must complete specific continuing education (CE) requirements to maintain licensure and remain current with evolving healthcare standards. According to the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) , more than 44,000 APRNs were licensed in Texas as of 2024.

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How to Become a Registered Nurse

Post University

Educating patients about best practices and providing information about community resources. Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN): A Higher Level of Nursing Advanced practiced registered nurses, or APRNs, are registered nurses who pursued further education and training to obtain a specialized role within the nursing field.

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Forum for nursing excellence

American Nurse

The panelists and audience members shared how APP councils led to policies and legislation that enabled better recognition and improved well-being, and also allowed APPs to practice to the top of their licensure.