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Meet Judy Vire: The Nurse Practitioner Bridging the Healthcare Gap in Rural Texas Communities

Daily Nurse

Nurse practitioner Judy Vire has dedicated her life to establishing care for patients in rural parts of Central Texas. Vire has a master’s degree in nursing, was a nursing educator, and worked in many nursing roles, but she said her love of small-town America and the people there inspires her life’s work.

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Should You Become a Nurse Practitioner?

Nurse.com

If you are a registered nurse or LPN/LVN looking to take the next step in your career, you should certainly consider an advanced practice degree and the steps to become a Nurse Practitioner. The Need for Nurse Practitioners. Education to Become a Nurse Practitioner.

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Need Nurses? Grow Your Own, Says Rural Nurse Educator

Health Leaders | Nursing

With the need for rural practitioners critical, the most effective way for rural hospitals and health systems to adequately staff for nurses and nurse practitioners is to grow their own, says nurse educator and practicing clinician. Michele Reisinger, DNP, APRN, FNP-C , should know.

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How to Become a Nurse Practitioner: A Practical Guide

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Nurse practitioners perform many of the same services as physicians without attending medical school, and they are in high demand—the Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the field to grow 38% by 2032. Table of Contents: What Is a Nurse Practitioner? Program Information Request Information What Is a Nurse Practitioner?

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Nurse Practitioner Robin Hardwicke Recognized at National Conference for HIV/AIDS Care

Daily Nurse

Santa Maria, DrPH, RN, FAAN, dean of the Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston, Jane, and Robert Cizik Distinguished Chair, and Huffington Foundation Endowed Chair in Nursing Education Leadership at Cizik School of Nursing. Nominating Dr. Hardwicke was an easy choice for me.

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Shepherd U. School of Nursing's $2.6M Rural Grant to Boost Both Family and Mental Health Nurse Practitioners

Health Leaders | Nursing

A rural grant awarded to Shepherd University’s School of Nursing will boost the number of primary care nurse practitioners (NPs) and psychiatric mental health NPs to help support West Virginia’s “most vulnerable populations.” HRSA grant will help West Virginia's 'most vulnerable populations.' The four-year, $2.6

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Nurse Practitioner vs. Physician Assistant: Key Differences

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are advanced healthcare practitioners with similar responsibilities, such as diagnosing illnesses and prescribing medications. What Is a Nurse Practitioner? A nurse practitioner (NP) is a licensed clinician who provides comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages.