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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. Mental Health/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Mental health remains a critical area of focus in healthcare.

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Most In-Demand RN Specialties in California: Where to Focus Your Nursing Career

Registered Nursing

By aligning your education with the state’s most critical needs, you can maximize your career potential while making a significant impact on healthcare delivery in California.

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Breaking the Cycle of Nurse Burnout: USAHS DNP Alum to Present at Creating Health Work Environments Conference

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Addressing the Nursing Burnout Crisis Nursing burnout is not a new problem, but the COVID-19 pandemic exposed the severity of it, Dr. Eke-Okoro says. She says the main challenge is the ongoing nursing shortage. Many nurses are leaving the field for less stressful jobs, and we need to find ways to support those who remain.

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Geriatric Nurse: Expert Insights and Career Guidance

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Because the needs of older patients vary from person to person, geriatric nurse responsibilities cover a broad range of tasks that may go beyond traditional nursing duties. 9, 10 Geriatric NPs, meanwhile, earn an average geriatric nurse salary of $107,990, compared to the $109,053 salary of general NPs.*

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What Is a Doctor of Nursing Practice? (And What You Should Know)

Post University

Not only are the needs of patients becoming more complex, but the number of nurses has also started to dwindle. Nurses are facing extreme burnout, causing many to leave the profession and, in turn, underscoring the need for effective and intuitive nurse leaders.

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CPD made easy – The experts’ guide to continuing professional development

Nursing Review

However, nurses and midwives who hold an endorsement, such as Nurse Practitioner, must complete an additional 10 hours related to diagnostic investigations and medical prescriptions. Lastly, nursing presents many leadership opportunities and is a key feature of our healthcare system.

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Why nurses are going from the ER to the med spa

Health Leaders | Nursing

Salcedo is part of a greater rash of nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and physician’s assistants who are leaving the hospital system — or bypassing it entirely — for the greener and more autonomous pastures of aesthetics. This shifting workforce won’t come as a surprise to anyone working in or around the U.S.