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How to Become a Registered Nurse

Post University

Common job responsibilities of a CNA include monitoring vital signs and providing patients with basic care. APRNs can provide patients with more advanced care, including diagnosing illness and prescribing medication. APRNs can provide patients with more advanced care, including diagnosing illness and prescribing medication.

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Nurses With DNP Degree Are Sorely Needed in Health Care and Education

Nurse.com

Registered nurses often seek licensure after completing a diploma program or earning an Associate Degree in Nursing(ADN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), according to Angela Renee Stewart, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, AOCNP, TTS, Clinical Assistant Professor at Baylor University, Louise Herrington School of Nursing.