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The Road to Becoming an FNP

Minority Nurse

CONS: Future license portability: At some point in the future, the APRN Compact will become a reality like it is for millions of registered nurses. emergency department) Skilled nursing and long-term care facilities Hospices Retail clinics (e.g.,

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States With Full Practice Authority Ensure Access to Nurse Practitioners

Nurse.com

Propelled by the increasing demand for primary care and the growing numbers of patients nationwide living in areas with a shortage of primary care health professionals, more and more states are rightly considering legislation to ensure patients better access to the outstanding care NPs provide.

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Mental Health Nursing Fast-Growing Field With Diverse Possibilities

Nurse.com

You can choose from a surprising array of care settings: inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, emergency departments, schools, long-term care centers, or even correctional facilities. You can care for pediatric patients, students, adults, or geriatric patients. Outpatient private practices.

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States With Full Practice Authority Ensure Access to Nurse Practitioners

Nurse.com

Propelled by the increasing demand for primary care and the growing numbers of patients nationwide living in areas with a shortage of primary care health professionals, more and more states are rightly considering legislation to ensure patients better access to the outstanding care NPs provide.

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What Nursing Career Gives You the Most Bang for Your Buck?

Post University

Licensed Practical Nurse The shortest degree option is licensed practical nurse or LPN. They tend to have supervisory roles in long-term care facilities, for example. They work in hospitals, clinics, private practices, and nursing facilities. What Do RNs Do?

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The Role of a Nurse Practitioner: What You Need to Know

Every Nurse

They are licensed to provide primary and specialty care to patients of all ages, and they work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices. NPs are advanced practice registered nurses who provide primary and specialty healthcare services to patients of all ages.

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Who Gets the Most Jobs Out of CNAs, RNs, and LPNs?

CynaMed

This growing demand is excellent news for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). Providing compassionate care and support to patients is at the heart of nursing. Burgeoning opportunities mean guaranteed employment. How Much Do CNAs Make?