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Mastering the Balance: Tips for Nurses Managing Work and School While Pursuing an Advanced Degree

Minority Nurse

Besides deciding on the degree, you must also decide on the specialty, which, for advanced degrees in nursing, there are many. Here are 10 tips to help you balance work and school while pursuing an advanced degree.

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Exploring the Benefits and Paths to Nursing Higher Education

Diversity Nursing

Benefits of Advanced Nursing Degrees Increased Career Opportunities A higher degree in Nursing expands your career options beyond bedside care. With an advanced degree, you can pursue roles such as Nurse Practitioner (NP), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Nurse Educator, or Healthcare Administrator.

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Masters in Nursing (MSN) Salary and Highest-Paid Jobs

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Some of the most popular roles for advanced practice nurses include certified nurse practitioner, certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), certified nurse midwife, family nurse practitioner (FNP) and clinical nurse specialist. According to the U.S.

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Advanced Nursing Degrees, Should You Take the Leap!

Minority Nurse

By completing an advanced degree, the opportunities in leadership, patient care, and contribution to nursing and healthcare science grow. You may pursue a path as a family nurse practitioner, a certified registered nurse anesthetist, or a nurse manager of a healthcare clinic.

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What Is a Doctor of Nursing Practice? (And What You Should Know)

Post University

Nurses are facing extreme burnout, causing many to leave the profession and, in turn, underscoring the need for effective and intuitive nurse leaders. In response, DNP programshave grown and evolved to focus on the needs of the modern healthcare system.

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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. If you are a practicing nurse with ideas to improve outcomes for your clients, join a Shared Governance committee or collaborate with your Nurse Educator or Nurse Researcher.

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Levels of Nursing Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Becoming an APRN often requires further education, such as a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Types of APRNs include nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives and clinical nurse specialists. APRN Median Annual Salary: $63.48/hour,