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How To Become A Nurse Practitioner

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As primary- and specialty-care providers, NPs perform a myriad of duties, from managing patients’ health and providing health education to helping prevent and treat disease. They may also prescribe medication,… Read More about How To Become A Nurse Practitioner

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Magnet Hospitals And Higher Nursing Degrees

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Professional nurses with advanced nursing degrees can enjoy considerable professional rewards at magnet hospitals. Magnet hospital nurses also typically enjoy a higher level of job satisfaction and a greater degree… Read More about Magnet Hospitals And Higher Nursing Degrees

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Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Graduate Certification: Online Vs. On-Campus

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Video conferencing technologies, advanced computer simulations, social media, mobile devices, and the Internet of Things (IoT) make online classroom environments comparable to brick-and-mortar universities and in many ways even provide… Read More about Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Graduate Certification: Online Vs. On-Campus

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Nurses As Mandatory Reporters Of Elder Abuse

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Across the United States, the elderly—defined as people over 65 with infirmities—face emotional, physical, sexual, and financial abuses, neglect, and abandonment. Every month, an estimated one in six vulnerable senior… Read More about Nurses As Mandatory Reporters Of Elder Abuse

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FNPs Assisting Patients With Palliative Care

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Since its earliest years, palliative care has been linked to terminal illness and hospice, a specialized care intended for patients who have a life expectancy of six months or less. Read More about FNPs Assisting Patients With Palliative Care

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The Growth of the Family Nurse Practitioner

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As a growing number of states allow licensed Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) to practice medicine independently, the total number of NPs licensed in the United States has reached an all-time… Read More about The Growth of the Family Nurse Practitioner

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The Benefits of a Career as a Family Nurse Practitioner

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Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) fill a variety of healthcare roles, from treating minor aches to managing teams of nurses, in some cases as a sole healthcare provider assuming responsibilities once… Read More about The Benefits of a Career as a Family Nurse Practitioner

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Transitioning from RN to Nurse Practitioner

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Experienced FNPs have words of wisdom for the novices in the field: adjusting to the new position can be challenging, but the right education and realistic expectations smooth the transition. Read More about Transitioning from RN to Nurse Practitioner

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MSN Career Spotlight: Diabetes Management Nurse

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In the past 30 years, the rate of diabetes diagnoses has become a national health crisis. With 9.4 percent of the U.S. population living with the disease, the need for… Read More about MSN Career Spotlight: Diabetes Management Nurse

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Nurses Caring For Military Families

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Perhaps the biggest stressor military families face is geographic separation from loved ones. A mix of pride, fear, and anxiety can affect both service members and their families. Nurses can… Read More about Nurses Caring For Military Families

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