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The Road to Becoming an FNP

Minority Nurse

CONS: Future license portability: At some point in the future, the APRN Compact will become a reality like it is for millions of registered nurses. emergency department) Skilled nursing and long-term care facilities Hospices Retail clinics (e.g.,

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Mental Health Nursing Fast-Growing Field With Diverse Possibilities

Nurse.com

You can choose from a surprising array of care settings: inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, emergency departments, schools, long-term care centers, or even correctional facilities. You can care for pediatric patients, students, adults, or geriatric patients. Outpatient private practices.

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The Role of a Nurse Practitioner: What You Need to Know

Every Nurse

They are licensed to provide primary and specialty care to patients of all ages, and they work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices. NPs are advanced practice registered nurses who provide primary and specialty healthcare services to patients of all ages.