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Mental Health Nursing Fast-Growing Field With Diverse Possibilities

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Unmet needs for mental health care is creating opportunities for nurses, both new and experienced, in multiple care settings. With the demand for mental health nurses, the possibilities are wide-open, well-paying — and impressively diverse. Nurses are filling the gap. Home health agencies.

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Critical Care Association President Wants Nurses to be Heard

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A self-proclaimed millennial, Amanda Bettencourt , PhD, APRN, CCRN-K, ACCNS-P, is serving a one-year term as president of the world’s largest specialty nursing organization, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). Q: What are the most pressing issues for critical care nurses? Amanda Bettencourt, APRN.

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Job Options for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners 

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One of the best and, sometimes, most confusing characteristics of becoming a nurse practitioner (NP) is the ability to work in many types of jobs. Acute care nurse practitioners (ACNP) can work in a wide array of areas, which are typically related to short-term, serious incidences of illness. Emergency Medicine.

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Geriatric Nursing: A Specialty in Need

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population ages, geriatric nurses and nurse practitioners (NPs) can make an impact. The need for geriatric nurses can be explained simply by looking at data highlighting an aging United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Geriatric nurses are critical to our healthcare workforce.”. As the U.S.

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Time Management Strategies for Nurses: Balancing Work & Life

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Tips, Advice, & Inspiration Time Management Strategies for Nurses: Balancing Work and Personal Life EveryNurse Staff Writers September 30, 2023 Popular Posts Top Nursing Jobs Outside the Hospital 10 Highest Paying Nursing Jobs & Specialties Why Should You Earn a BSN?

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Mass Shootings: Helping Nurses Cope With the Trauma

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The former trauma nurse was transported to her days at the bedside when she faced unexpected tragedies: patients who had been involved in serious accidents, violent attacks, or other events. That’s why it’s so important for nurse supervisors to be aware of the symptoms of secondary trauma and burnout.”. “The Alisha Cornell, RN.

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Mass Shootings: Helping Nurses Cope With the Trauma

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More often, healthcare workers including nurses are the front-liners that care for the victims of violent acts such as mass shootings. The former trauma nurse was transported to her days at the bedside when she faced unexpected tragedies: patients who had been involved in serious accidents, violent attacks, or other events.

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