Becoming a CRNA: School Requirements and What to Expect
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Learn more about becoming a CRNA, including schooling, years required, prerequisites, and salary outlook.
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Nursing Professional Degree Reclassification: Public Comment Period and What It Means
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Understand the proposed nursing professional degree reclassification, its impact on graduate student loans, and how to participate in the federal public comment period.
What This Mississippi Lawsuit Means for Certified Nurse-Midwife Practice Authority
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A new lawsuit challenges Mississippi’s laws that restrict certified nurse-midwives' practice authority, where they cannot practice without a formal collaborative agreement.
Write a Compelling Summary Statement for Your Nurse Practitioner Resume
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Learn how to write a compelling summary statement for a nurse practitioner (NP) resume. Discover tips and examples to make your resume stand out to employers.
Top Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Programs
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Explore top PMHNP programs for 2024, benefits of becoming a PMHNP, patients they care for, and job outlook. Discover the best educational paths to a rewarding career.
The Best States to Be a Nurse for Advanced Practice Roles
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Discover the best states to be a nurse for advanced practice roles. Let’s explore how states compare with job opportunities, salary, and more.
FNP-C vs. FNP-BC: Becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner
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Becoming a family nurse practitioner is a popular career path. But what's the difference between an FNP-C and FNP-BC?
What Is a DNP and Its Significance in Nursing?
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What is a DNP, and what is its value in nursing? Learn more about this advanced degree, including degree requirements, potential career paths, and skills you can develop, that can take your nursing career to the next level.
Nurse Practitioner's Prescription Results in Negligence Lawsuit
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When a nurse practitioner wrote a prescription for a friend of a friend whom she had never met, she didn't realize it would result in a negligence lawsuit.
States With Full Practice Authority Ensure Access to Nurse Practitioners
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AANP President April Kapu explains how residents in states with Full Practice Authority legislation benefit from expanded, excellent quality care.
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Nursing No Longer Classified as a Professional Degree: What’s at Stake?
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A recent change by the U.S. Department of Education excludes nursing from its definition of “professional degrees.” Discover how this impacts student loans, graduate education, and more.