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Nursing Certification: More than Alphabet Soup (Podcast)

Consult QD

There are nearly 200 nursing certifications encompassing the breadth of specialties within the profession. With so many options – and nurses often on the move from one position to another – some wonder why they should become certified. And we all have to do continuing education units (CEs) regardless for our license.

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Can an LPN/LVN Become a Certified Managed Care Nurse? The Answer May Surprise You

Registered Nursing

Licensed Professional/Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVNs) looking to advance in a new field may be surprised to learn of the Certified Managed Care Nurse (CMCN) pathway. Becoming a Certified Managed Care Nurse can be a great way to stand out in this competitive field and demonstrate your commitment to excellence.

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Best Guide on How to Become a Director of Nursing in 2023

Nurse Code

You can successfully earn the RN Certification by passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) from the National Council of States Board of Nursing (NCSBN). The minimum DNS-CT Certification requirements include two years of Nursing experience and a valid RN license.

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How to Grow in the Nursing Profession

Diversity Nursing

These changes often unlock the potential we have to grow within the Nursing profession and there are many opportunities to grow right at our fingertips. Wherever you are in your Nursing journey there is always room to grow professionally. Continuing Education Opportunities. Seek a New Certification.

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How to Become a Wound Care Nurse

Joyce

Earn Your BSN A bachelor’s degree in nursing is required to be certified by the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB). Pass the Exam After you complete approved wound care education, you must take and pass the certification exam. Related Resource: The Anatomy of the NCLEX-RN 3.

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40-years of Forensic Nursing and Current Opportunities in Remote Sexual Assault Care

Amercan Journal of Nursing

The role grew and so did the number of graduate programs that offered specialty tracks in forensic nursing. These were the forensic nurse leaders in the 1990s and early 2000s. Nurses in subspecialties such as SANEs received training through continuing education coursework.

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How to Plan a Nursing Career Path and Keep Advancing

MAS Medical Staffing

As a new nurse , you must complete an accredited nursing program and pass the NCLEX exam to become licensed. 15 Nurse Specialities to Consider Successful nursing career paths often include working toward one or more areas of specialization. Travel Nurse Is it a specialty or a way of life? Not so fast.

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