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Exploring APRN Certifications: How to Choose the Right One for Your Career

Daily Nurse

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) include nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists, and nurse midwives. These four APRN certifications substantially impact healthcare, as they provide high-quality care and help meet the needs of the growing and aging population. What practice setting interests you?

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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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Reduce unnecessary transfers from clinics to EDs

American Nurse

UAB Hospital leadership concluded that an alternative to ED transfers could improve access to appropriate care, create a more convenient pathway for patients, and improve health outcomes. What we did The QI project team included ambulatory senior leadership, nursing administration, and ambulatory quality personnel.

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15 Reasons Why Nursing Positions Are in Abundance

Registered Nursing

With the integration of electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine, and various medical devices, nurses are required to have a high level of technological proficiency. Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Practice Nurses The role of nurse practitioners (NPs) and advanced practice nurses (APRNs) has expanded significantly in recent years.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Esther Conteh

Minority Nurse

After working as a home health aide at VNS Health, she became an RN with the organization and moved quickly through the ranks, leading to her current leadership role, where she oversees a large and diverse team. After working as an aide, I went on to train and become a nurse and graduated as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) from NYU.

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Small Patients, Big Discoveries

Penn Nursing

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. She’s taken those strategies to help create effective telemedicine treatment plans for pediatric burn victims.

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A Closer Look at the RN Job Description

Every Nurse

Outpatient Settings Outpatient nursing occurs in various non-hospital environments, such as occupational health, home health, physicians’ offices, urgent care, and telemedicine. Their adaptable roles encompass transitioning patients to acute care settings when necessary.