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How to Become a Registered Nurse

Every Nurse

Before you can begin working as a registered nurse, you must complete a series of steps that will take several years to gain the necessary education, clinical training, and experience you need to meet the requirements for testing, licensing, and certification. Earning an ADN is a great way to begin your nursing career.

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I.V. push medications: An evidenced-based practice guide

American Nurse

push practice include limitations caused by the pandemic, potentially unsafe workarounds implemented in response to medication shortages, inaccurate information shared among nurses (including from preceptor to nursing student) based on previous practices, clinical assumptions based on personal experience, opinion, and individual nurse skill.

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Nurses With DNP Degree Are Sorely Needed in Health Care and Education

Nurse.com

How to Become a DNP Nurse. Nurses have many points of entry into the nursing profession — and, ultimately, to a Doctor of Nursing Practice, including entering as licensed practical nurses (LPN) or licensed vocational nurses (LVN).