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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 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) are Advanced Practice Registered Nurses whose sole focus lies in treating children from infancy through the time they become adults. They provide care and education to …

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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 …

Kathleen Gaines By: Kathleen Gaines
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How to Become an Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner

For many nurses, becoming a nurse practitioner is the ultimate career goal. But with so many different specialty options, deciding what kind of nurse practitioner you want to be can …

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

Approximately every 39 seconds, an American will have a heart attack, according to the American Heart Association. Cardiac nurse practitioners are needed to care for these patients and their families. …

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 …

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 …

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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 …

Terri Heimann Oppenheimer By: Terri Heimann Oppenheimer
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How to Become a Family Nurse Practitioner

Family nurse practitioners (FNPs) are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) with specialized graduate educations who provide primary health care services to people of all ages. With a focus on health …