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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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Women’s Healthcare Nursing Programs: Which Educational Pathway Is for You?

Registered Nursing

Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) Programs Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner programs prepare registered nurses to provide comprehensive healthcare to women across the lifespan, with particular emphasis on reproductive and gynecological health.

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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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ADN vs BSN: How to Choose the Right Path to Start Your Nursing Career

Registered Nursing

Meeting Industry Trends Healthcare organizations are increasingly implementing BSN-preferred hiring policies, following the Institute of Medicine’s recommendation for 80% of nurses to hold BSN degrees by 2025. Starting with a BSN aligns with this industry direction. Decision-Making Framework: Which Path Is Right for You?

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Advanced Nursing Degrees to Accelerate Career Growth

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Given this shortage of doctorally-qualified candidates, obtaining an advanced nursing degree can make you more competitive and better positioned in the job market. Although graduate school can be challenging , an advanced nursing degree can help propel your career forward and offer personally and financially rewarding opportunities.

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The Different Types of Advanced Practice Nurses

Board Vitals - Nursing

This term comprises of the four types of advanced practice nurses: Certified Nurse Practitioners (CNP), Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM), Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA).

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APRN, CNP, ACNP, NP, CNS: Advanced Practice Nurses and the Acronyms Defined

Nurse Abnormalities

This term comprises all of the roles in advanced practice nursing including: Certified Nurse Practitioners (CNP), Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM), Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA).

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