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Nurse Practitioner vs. Doctor: Key Differences Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

The main difference between a nurse practitioner and doctor is that NPs undergo less training than MDs —so their responsibilities differ. Review the main differences between the education and job description of an NP vs. MD to help you decide which career could be right for you. What is a Nurse Practitioner?

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Most In-Demand RN Specialties in California: Where to Focus Your Nursing Career

Registered Nursing

From the ongoing nurse staffing shortages exacerbated by the pandemic to California’s diverse population health needs, specific RN specialties stand out as particularly valuable in the Golden State’s healthcare landscape.

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Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse Certifications

Registered Nursing

Employers often prefer or require specific certifications to meet hospital accreditation standards, reduce risk, and improve patient outcomes. Nurses who are certified tend to demonstrate greater clinical accuracy and professional leadership. Explore all of these pathways in more depth through the Nursing Certifications Guide.

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Telephone triage nursing: When patients call

American Nurse

These nurses can refer patients to the emergency department (ED) or urgent care, make an appointment with their primary care provider, offer advice to help the patient get through the night until the provider’s office opens, or offer suggestions and education for patients to treat themselves at home.

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The Ultimate How-To Guide for Aspiring School Nurses

Post University

You are passionate about education, health, and wellness. There are many ways to leverage your interests in a professional capacity, but one field provides a powerful opportunity to make a difference while also maintaining an appealing element of work-life balance: school nursing.

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BCEN Honors Three Champions of Nursing Professional Development

Daily Nurse

Here’s how each winning organization broke down those barriers and created a workplace culture that helps their nurses excel: Phelps Health Emergency Department (Rolla, Missouri) Part of a small health system serving 200,000 residents in south-central Missouri, Phelps Health Hospital credits nurses empowered with advanced knowledge—thanks to a surge (..)

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5 Specializations For Nurses Who Enjoy Travel

Registered Nursing

Simultaneously, they find themselves fully immersed in diverse communities, making this vocation an ideal choice for nurses driven by wanderlust and a desire to make a meaningful impact. These specialized healthcare professionals must be prepared for high-stress scenarios and undergo rigorous training in emergency care.