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Nurse Practitioner vs. Registered Nurse: What’s the Difference?

Post University

Within the nursing profession, there is significant demand for both skilled registered nurses and intuitive nurse practitioners, inviting nursing students to explore what it means to be anurse practitionerversus an RN. Nurse practitioners are more than just providers they are also educators and advocates.

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From RN to NP: Navigating Your Path to a Nurse Practitioner Career

Post University

As advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), nurse practitioners (NPs) can provide their patients with a broad range of healthcare services. If you are interested in thenurse practitionercareerpath, discover how to go from working as aregistered nurse(RN) to taking on this advanced, specialized nursing position.

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Top Nursing Specialties for 2025

Diversity Nursing

Geriatric Nurse Practitioner As the global population ages, Geriatric Nurse Practitioners (GNPs) are essential in addressing the unique healthcare needs of older adults. GNPs specialize in managing chronic conditions, promoting healthy aging, and coordinating long-term care.

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Best Direct-Entry Nurse Practitioner Programs of 2025

Registered Nursing

faces an ever-growing demand for primary and specialized healthcare providers, nurse practitioners (NPs) have become critical to the future of American healthcare. This demand drives more individuals to pursue careers as nurse practitioners, including those with bachelor’s degrees in non-nursing fields.

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Essential Nursing Certifications That Advance Your Career and Boost Patient Care

Daily Nurse

Nursing Certifications for LPNs By finishing a CME Nurse Practitioner program, you may start the road to a fantastic nursing profession. Your LPN education will equip you to provide high-caliber, competent patient-centered care. LPNs with wound care certification can clean and treat a variety of wounds.

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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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Exploring APRN Certifications: How to Choose the Right One for Your Career

Daily Nurse

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) include nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists, and nurse midwives. These four APRN certifications substantially impact healthcare, as they provide high-quality care and help meet the needs of the growing and aging population.