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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. Are you willing to be on-call?

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Celebrating 50 Years of Pediatric Nursing Excellence: A Conversation with PNCB Chair Amanda Vickers

Daily Nurse

The boards influence is evident in every setting, from hospital bedsides to research labs, outpatient clinics, and educational institutions. The PMHS certification confirms that APRNs have the competencies needed to manage pediatric mental health in primary care, says Vickers.

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Reduce unnecessary transfers from clinics to EDs

American Nurse

Protocols and guidelines After internal review board approval and the 3-month pilot, the team developed clinical protocols (based on the three most common nonemergent transfers from outpatient clinics to the ED) for advanced practice RN (APRN) care of patients in the AICC.

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What Is an FNP and What Do Family Nurse Practitioners Do?

Registered Nursing

A Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who provides primary and specialty care to patients of all ages, from infants to older adults. As healthcare delivery continues to shift toward preventive and outpatient care, the demand for FNPs in non-hospital settings has grown significantly.

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How to Plan a Nursing Career Path and Keep Advancing

MAS Medical Staffing

Additional education: Master of science in nursing degree (MSN) with APRN track Credentials: Advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) state license Projected job growth, 2021 – 2031: 46% 4. This may be in dedicated dialysis clinics, hospitals, outpatient clinics, or patients’ homes, particularly in rural areas.

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Essential Answers for Those Considering a Nursing Career

Scrubs

Some nurses thrive in high-intensity settings like intensive care units, while others prefer the stability of outpatient clinics or long-term care facilities. Consider factors like the level of patient interaction, the pace of the work, and the type of care provided. Are You Prepared for the Physical and Emotional Demands of the Job?

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Four Different Types of Jobs in Nursing

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

6 #4 Nurse Practitioners The next level of nursing roles is a Nurse Practitioner (NP), which is a type of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). They typically work in hospital outpatient clinics, hospital inpatient units and private group practices. With their higher education level, APRNs typically earn the highest pay.