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How Nurse Practitioners Are Filling Gaps in Primary Care

Post University

Nurse practitioners (NPs) provide comprehensive healthcare services, from assessing and examining patients to ordering diagnostic tests, diagnosing illnesses, and treating or managing diseases. Additionally, nurse practitioners work with patients to promote wellness and prevent health problems with health education and preventive care.

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Navigating the APRN Certification Process: Steps, Requirements, and Popular Exam Options

Daily Nurse

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) include nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, nurse anesthetists, and clinical nurse specialists and play a critical role in healthcare delivery. Specialties may include nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, nurse anesthetist, or midwife.

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Geriatric Nurse: Expert Insights and Career Guidance

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Because the needs of older patients vary from person to person, geriatric nurse responsibilities cover a broad range of tasks that may go beyond traditional nursing duties. Role specialties include Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Nurse Executive.

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Bloom Where You Are Planted, Lead Where You Can

American Nurse

In acute and chronic care settings, nurse leaders may be managers or supervisors who maintain budgets and safe staffing numbers. Clinical nurse specialists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, and nurse practitioners are leaders who possess advanced professional skills and knowledge to enhance and ensure excellent care for their clients.

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What Is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse? The World of APRNs

Post University

An APRN (sometimes referred to as APN) is a nursing professional who has received either a master’s degree or doctoral degree in the field. These individuals often go on to work in such roles as clinical nurse specialist, nurse anesthetist, nurse practitioner, and beyond.

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Nurse Compensation Trends for 2025

Diversity Nursing

Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiveness Many Nurses enter the workforce with significant student debt, particularly those who pursue advanced degrees like Nurse Practitioners (NPs) or Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS).

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How to Fulfill Your ANCC Pharmacology Requirement Fast & Easily

Board Vitals - Nursing

The nurse practitioner (NP) role is a popular one. As of November 2022, there are more than 355,000 nurse practitioners licensed in the US. All candidates for APRN renewal must complete 75 continuing education (CE) hours and one or more of the eight ANCC renewal categories within one’s specialty.