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Nurse.org Staff By: Nurse.org Staff
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5 Steps to Becoming an Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner

Considering a career as an Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner? You’re not alone! The generous salary, regular hours and comparably less stress than many other nursing specialties make it a really popular …

Kathleen Gaines By: Kathleen Gaines
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How to Become an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Part One What is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner? Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (ACNPs) are advanced practice registered nurses that provide care to patients in acute care and/or hospital settings. …

Kathleen Gaines By: Kathleen Gaines
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7 Steps to Becoming a Director of Nursing

Looking for a nursing career that’s not at the bedside? Becoming a Director of Nursing could be the right path for you! Nursing Directors are key administrators in the healthcare …

Kathleen Gaines By: Kathleen Gaines
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How to Become a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Part One What is a Psychiatric Mental-Health Nurse Practitioner? Psychiatric mental-health nurse practitioners, also known as psychiatric nurse practitioners, are nurse practitioners that specialize in mental health treatment. They help …

Kathleen Gaines By: Kathleen Gaines
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How to Become a Cardiac Nurse Practitioner

Coronary heart disease accounted for approximately 13% of deaths in the US in 2018, causing 365,744 deaths, according to the American Heart Association. Approximately every 39 seconds, an American will …

Terri Heimann Oppenheimer By: Terri Heimann Oppenheimer
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How to Become a Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Part One What is a Nurse Practitioner (NP)? A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) that has completed the required nurse practitioner schooling: either a Master …

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How to Become a Clinical Nurse Leader

The role of a Clinical Nurse Leader is a relatively new one for the nursing profession. It was developed in 2003 as part of a collaborative effort between the American …

Terri Heimann Oppenheimer By: Terri Heimann Oppenheimer
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How to Become a Nurse Administrator

Part One What is a Nurse Administrator? Taking the lessons and experience gleaned from years of clinical practice and combining them with management and operational skills: That’s a nurse administrator …

Nurse.org Staff By: Nurse.org Staff
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How to Become a Clinical Nurse Specialist

Part One What is a Clinical Nurse Specialist? Clinical nurse specialists are advanced practice registered nurse advanced practice registered nurses who mainly function to improve outcomes regarding patients, nurses, and …

Terri Heimann Oppenheimer By: Terri Heimann Oppenheimer
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How to Become a Nurse Manager

A career as a Nurse Manager carries a great deal of responsibility but can be extremely rewarding. The role of a Nurse Manager, which is similar to a Nurse Administrator, …