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Finding the Right Clinical Rotations: A Guide for NP Students

Daily Nurse

The search for quality clinical sites and experienced nurse practitioner preceptors often becomes overwhelming, especially when balanced with ongoing coursework, family responsibilities, and existing nursing positions. The Role of Healthcare Professionals in Mentorship Your preceptors significantly impact your learning experience.

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NP Clinical Rotation Preparation: How to Prepare for Your First Rotation as an NP Student

Daily Nurse

Yet here you are—wide awake, staring at the ceiling, mentally rehearsing everything that could go wrong tomorrow on your first clinical rotation. Will my preceptor think I know enough? Others stress about the logistics: where to park, what to wear, and how to make a strong impression on their clinical preceptor.

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Budget Cuts Threaten to Deepen Nursing Crisis and Undermine U.S. Healthcare System

Daily Nurse

Budget Cuts Undermine Nurse Well-Being and Retention At a time when nurses are still recovering from the trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing violence in the workplace, these funding cuts undermine hard-won progres s to support mental health and safety. million Americans lose their healthcare coverage.

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BSN Clinical Rotation Guide: What to Expect in Each Specialty

Registered Nursing

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Rotation This unique rotation focuses on therapeutic communication and mental health interventions. Community/Public Health Nursing Rotation This rotation introduces population-based healthcare in non-hospital settings.

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Best Direct-Entry Nurse Practitioner Programs of 2025

Registered Nursing

Specialized NP training: In the final phase, students focus on their chosen NP trackfamily Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Pediatric NP, or Psychiatric-Mental Health NPand complete supervised clinical practicums to gain hands-on experience.

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Nurse Practitioner vs. Doctor: Key Differences Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Earn a graduate degree: Earn a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a nurse practitioner role specialty, such as Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP)** and more. No, nurse practitioners aren’t doctors.

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5 Shortest RN to MSN Programs for 2025: Fast-Track Your Nursing Career

Registered Nursing

GPA required Clinical opportunities nearby Master's - RN to MSN: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Online Learning - Visit Website Sacred Heart University offers an RN to MSN program focused on Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, ideal for RNs aiming to specialize in mental health.