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Nurse.org Staff By: Nurse.org Staff
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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 …

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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6 Steps to Becoming an Oncology Nurse Practitioner

The American Cancer Society estimates in 2022 there will be 1.9 million new cancer cases diagnosed and 609,360 cancer deaths in the United States. Oncology nurse practitioners have the very …

Nurse.org Staff By: Nurse.org Staff
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How to Become an Emergency Nurse Practitioner

Though it is hard to imagine, just sixty years ago emergency rooms only existed to provide care for true emergencies and were staffed by doctors and nurses who were willing …

Kathleen Gaines By: Kathleen Gaines
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How to Become a Chief Nursing Officer

A Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is a top-level, nonclinical, administrative position within a healthcare system. While CNOs no longer work at the bedside, those interested in management but still looking …

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How to Become a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)

Part One What is a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)? A Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) is a type of advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) that provides healthcare to women throughout the entire course …

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. …

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) who has completed the required nurse practitioner schooling: either a Master …