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Kathleen Gaines By: Kathleen Gaines
Guide

What is Nursing Informatics?

The International Medical Informatics Association, a special interest group on nursing informatics, says informatics nurses integrate the practice of nursing into health systems to "promote the health of people, families, …

Kathleen Gaines By: Kathleen Gaines
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Clinical Nurse Instructor Career Guide

Part One What is a Clinical Nurse Instructor? Clinical nurse instructors, otherwise known as adjunct faculty in academia, are Registered Nurses that teach the clinical component of a didactic course. …

Nurse.org Staff By: Nurse.org Staff
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How to Become a Charge Nurse

Nursing is a profession with many specializations, roles, and career advancement opportunities. One such opportunity is becoming a charge nurse, which incorporates leadership and organization into your job description. Charge …

Nurse.org Staff By: Nurse.org Staff
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How to Become a Forensic Nurse

Do you love crime dramas? Would you like to be part of an investigative team that helps victims get justice? For nurses with an interest in criminal justice and caring …

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, …

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 …

Nurse.org Staff By: Nurse.org Staff
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How to Become a Military Nurse

What is a Military Nurse? Military nurses share many similarities to civilian nursing, in which the common goal is to treat patients and promote their well-being. However, military nursing is …

Kathleen Gaines By: Kathleen Gaines
Guide

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 …

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 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 …