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Top Nursing Specialties in Demand for 2025

NexNurse

Opportunities: NPs can work in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices, and may specialize in areas such as family practice, pediatrics, or geriatrics. Mental Health Nurses Mental health nurses, also known as psychiatric nurses, specialize in caring for patients with mental health disorders.

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8 Types of DNP Specialties to Prepare You for a Rewarding Nursing Career

Post University

DNPs work in a wide range of healthcare facilities, including hospitals, outpatient care centers, and private practices. Depending on specialties, DNPs might also work in specialty practices, such as pediatric practices or cardiology practices. Where Do DNPs Work?

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

Daily Nurse

Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) AGNPs deliver care to the adult and older adult population by managing acute and chronic health problems. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner ( PMHNP ) PMHNPs provide psychiatric and mental health care to patients across the lifespan.

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Top RN to MSN Specialties: Career Paths for Advancing Nurses

Registered Nursing

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) With mental health needs at an all-time high, Psychiatric Mental Health NPs have become critical specialists in the healthcare system.

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Top 5 Post-Master’s Nursing Certificate Programs That Employers Value Most

Registered Nursing

As healthcare systems face evolving challengesfrom population health management to mental health integration and telehealth expansioncertain specializations have emerged as particularly valuable to employers. However, not all post-master’s certificates deliver equal value in the healthcare marketplace.

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Levels of Nursing Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

NP is a nursing level that allows you to perform the typical duties of an RN, as well as diagnose and treat illnesses, prescribe medication with physician supervision in some states, advise on public health issues and provide more advanced interventions. Our degrees are offered online, with optional on-campus immersions.*

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OT vs OTA: Key Differences Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Their scope of practice includes helping clients increase their capacity to perform the activities that matter most to them. This may encompass physical and mental health issues. This includes schools, outpatient clinics, nursing care facilities and beyond. Theres not much of a difference between the OT and OTA job outlook.