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How Nurse Practitioners Are Filling Gaps in Primary Care

Post University

In every state, nurse practitioners are licensed as advanced practice registered nurses, the regulatory category that also includes clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse-midwives, and certified registered nurse anesthetists.

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7 Steps to Obtain a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Degree

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

It’s the highest clinical nursing degree, in contrast with the research-focused Ph.D. in Nursing degree. Those who opt for a DNP, whether with a clinical or non-clinical focus, typically have years of direct patient experience, and may already be nurse leaders.