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2. Master of Science in Nursing - Wikipedia

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   A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is an advanced-level postgraduate degree for registered nurses and is considered an entry-level degree for nurse educators and managers. The degree may also prepare a nurse to seek a career as a nurse administrator, health policy expert, or clinical nurse leader. The MSN may be used as a prerequisite for ...

3. Nursing credentials and certifications - Wikipedia

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   Nursing credentials and certifications are the various credentials and certifications that a person must have to practice nursing legally. Nurses' postnominal letters (abbreviations listed after the name) reflect their credentials—that is, their achievements in nursing education , licensure , certification , and fellowship .

4. What Is a Nurse Practitioner? - WebMD

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   A nurse practitioner is a nurse who has obtained a master’s degree in nursing, specializing in being a nurse practitioner, or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. A nurse practitioner must ...

5. Doctor of Nursing Practice - Wikipedia

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   Doctor of Nursing Practice. The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a professional degree in nursing in the United States of America. In the United States, the DNP is one of three doctorate degrees in nursing, the other two being the research degree PhD and the Doctor of Nursing Science. [1] The DNP program may include clinical/residency hours ...

6. What Is a Clinical Nurse Specialist? - WebMD

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   A clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is an advanced practice registered nurse who has earned a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing. They use their expertise to assess, diagnose, and treat ...

7. The Nursing Shortage: Where Are We Going to Find 1 Million ...

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   One Million New Nurses Needed by 2020. With a 20 percent increase in new nursing positions and a third of all current RNs expected to retire by 2020, the United States will need another 1.1 ...