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2. Advanced practice nurse - Wikipedia

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   An advanced practice nurse ( APN) is a nurse with post-graduate education and training in nursing. Nurses practicing at this level may work in either a specialist or generalist capacity. APNs are prepared with advanced didactic and clinical education, knowledge, skills, and scope of practice in nursing. [1]

3. Nursing credentials and certifications - Wikipedia

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   If you are interested in the different types of nursing credentials and certifications, you can find a comprehensive list and explanation on this Wikipedia page. You can learn about the abbreviations, meanings, and requirements of various nursing titles and specialties, as well as the history and regulation of nursing education and practice.

4. Nurse practitioner - Wikipedia

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   A nurse practitioner ( NP) is an advanced practice registered nurse and a type of mid-level practitioner. [1] [2] NPs are trained to assess patient needs, order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests, diagnose disease, prescribe medications and formulate treatment plans. NP training covers basic disease prevention, coordination of care ...

5. Nursing degrees in the United States - Wikipedia

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   The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is an advanced degree that allows for a more specialized role in nursing. The master's prepared nurse has a wide array of careers that he or she might aspire to fill. Career paths include certified nurse practitioner (CNP), certified nurse anesthetist (CRNA), clinical nurse specialist (CNS), or Certified ...

6. American Nurses Credentialing Center - Wikipedia

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   The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association (ANA), is a certification body for nursing board certification and the largest certification body for advanced practice registered nurses in the United States, [1] as of 2011 certifying over 75,000 APRNs, including nurse practitioners and clinical ...

7. Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner - Wikipedia

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   nurse midwife, nurse anesthetist, clinical nurse specialist. In the United States, a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner ( PMHNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse trained to provide a wide range of mental health services to patients and families in a variety of settings. PMHNPs diagnose, conduct therapy, and prescribe ...