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4 nursing degrees you may never have heard of

Scrubs

Here’s the lowdown on the gig: Forensic nursing usually requires a master’s degree in nursing with special training in law, evidence-gathering, ethics, psychology, physiology, criminal justice and other details (so basically everything you could ever want to know…ever). So there’s that.

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EHR burden reduction

American Nurse

Many of us chose nursing as a career because of a strong pull to take care of others, provide comfort, and leave each interaction better than when it started. We’re experts at providing holistic care at many levels—from placing an I.V. Somewhere along the way, though, nursing documentation has become burdensome.

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DNP vs. NP: What is the Difference?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Among the various medical professionals who play critical roles in patient care and treatment are doctors (MDs), physician assistants (PAs), nurse practitioners (NPs) with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and nurse practitioners with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). What Is a DNP?