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Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse Certifications

Registered Nursing

Ask your unit manager which certifications are prioritized at your facility, and consider how each credential aligns with your long-term goals. For example, a nurse aiming to become a perinatal educator might benefit from both RNC-OB and C-EFM. Explore all of these pathways in more depth through the Nursing Certifications Guide.

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

Registered Nursing

Why Psychiatric Nurses Are Needed: California’s homelessness crisis has intensified mental health service needs Rural areas face severe shortages of mental health providers Recent state legislation expanding mental health coverage has increased demand for qualified providers Education Requirements: BSN degree for entry-level positions Psychiatric-Mental (..)

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Nurse Practitioner vs. Doctor: Key Differences Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

What Do Nurse Practitioners Do? Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) offers Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and Post-Graduate Nursing Certificates designed for working nurses. The University of St. Our degrees are offered online, with optional on-campus immersions.

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Telephone triage nursing: When patients call

American Nurse

The American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nurses’ Scope and Standards of Practice for Professional Telehealth Nursing promotes the effective management of services provided by telephone triage nurses.

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BCEN Honors Three Champions of Nursing Professional Development

Daily Nurse

Phelps Health Critical Care Educator Gavin McDonald, RN, CEN, said, “The organization began our push for certified nurses at the beginning of this year, offering nurses up to $1,000 toward the certification preparation resources of their choice, advance funding for exam registration, a reference library, and a CEN review course twice a year.”

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The Ultimate How-To Guide for Aspiring School Nurses

Post University

If patients arrive at nurses’ offices complaining of painful or uncomfortable symptoms, school nurses could evaluate them to get a better sense of their illnesses or injuries. They may also provide first aid or emergency care when necessary or administer medications that have already been prescribed.

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5 Specializations For Nurses Who Enjoy Travel

Registered Nursing

Their primary responsibility revolves around delivering critical care to patients during air ambulance transport, which can take them across the nation and globally. These specialized healthcare professionals must be prepared for high-stress scenarios and undergo rigorous training in emergency care.