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

Nursing Review

These days, as the roles have become increasingly professionalised, nurses and midwives need to meet the stringent registration standards of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), and an important part of this is continuing professional development (CPD). Picture: ACN/Supplied What is CPD?

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What Is a Nurse Practitioner in Healthcare? Scope of Practice, Educational Pathways, and More

Post University

Are you eager to make a difference as anurse practitioner(NP)? If so, it is essential to understand the role of nurse practitioners in the broader scope of thehealthcarefield, as well as the possible educational pathways for becoming an NP. The Essential Role of Nurse Practitioners inHealthcare What is anurse practitioner ?

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PMHNPs Explained: Key Responsibilities and Steps to Pursue This Career

Daily Nurse

There is a high demand for psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) as they play a vital role in healthcare. PMHNPs provide care to patients with mental health disorders or substance use disorders by assessing, diagnosing, and developing treatment plans. They also teach them what to do in a mental health crisis.

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Guide for the New Nurse Practitioner: Transitioning Into Practice – Dr. Julianne Ewen and Dr. Julie Ossege Joins The Nurse Keith Show Episode 517

Daily Nurse

Stepping into your first role as a nurse practitioner can feel like being thrown into the deep end with no life jacket. Julie Ossege set out to provide in their groundbreaking new book, Guide for the New Nurse Practitioner: Transitioning Into Practice , published by Springer Publishing in early 2025.

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10 Strategic Steps to Eradicating Racism in Nursing Education

Daily Nurse

Poor planning and limited diversity among decision-makers restrict professional development, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities for minoritized communities, perpetuating systemic inequities. A lack of robust reporting mechanisms undermines accountability and trust.

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The real value of nursing certification

American Nurse

ANCC programs and the American Nurses Foundation support Styles’ vision by offering a credentialing research grant through the Margretta Styles Fund for Nursing Research. She shared with me that, at that time, certified nurses were considered trailblazers; they filled an immense need for skilled practitioners in underserved areas.

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I’ve Just Passed My FNP Certification Exam, Now What?

Daily Nurse

Congratulations on passing the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification exam through American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Continue reading to learn more about navigating the professional responsibilities of the newly certified FNP.