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Supporting and advocating for APRNs

American Nurse

Expiring PHE waivers turn back the clock in some states Despite the proven value of advanced practice RN (APRN) care, the APRN role is at a crossroads. Depending on the state in which they practice, APRNs now may face more restrictions than during the PHE. Certain other restrictions also were lifted.

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Study Highlights Gap Between Real and Perceived Diabetes Knowledge in Outpatient Nurses

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Nearly 500 RNs, APRNs and LPNs who worked in an ambulatory Cleveland Clinic facility responded. The study involved an 11 question survey designed to measure nurses’ actual and perceived knowledge of hypoglycemia treatment, insulin storage, glucose monitoring, health maintenance and food label basics.

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How to Plan a Nursing Career Path and Keep Advancing

MAS Medical Staffing

It provides many opportunities for nurses as well, including flexible schedules, travel opportunities, professional development, and career advancement. If you’re wondering if healthcare is a good career path for you, then continue reading for more insights. No more studying, no more tests… right? Not so fast.

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Celebrate National Nurses Week — and Read Our Nurse Salary and Job Satisfaction Report

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Our survey respondents included 3,600 registered nurses (RNs), advanced practice registered nurses/advanced registered nurse practitioners (APRNs/ARNPs), and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPNs/LVNs) from across the nation. If you want to learn what nurses really need — and want — read our 2024 Nurse Salary and Job Satisfaction Report.

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Selecting a Nursing Program to Advance Your Career

American Nurse

The report recommended that accrediting bodies, nursing programs, health care organizations, and professional development educators from multiple professions collaborate to ensure that nurses, nursing students, and faculty continue their education and engage in lifelong learning.

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Dr. LaToya Freeman Shares Insights on Med-Surg Nursing

Minority Nurse

A member of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN), LaToya Freeman DNP, APRN, ACCNS-AG, CPPS, HNB-BC, PCCN is also a clinical nurse specialist at Michigan Medicine. How does a professional organization like AMSN help your career? Above all else, she sees a positive future ahead. .

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Value of Nursing Certification

Daily Nurse

Approximately 134,000 nurses hold AACN Certification Corporation credentials for acute and critical care specialty nursing and APRN care in neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations. You may position yourself for additional recognition and advancement with employers when you achieve certification.