Consider a Career as a Family Nurse Practitioner
Learn about the family nurse practitioner (FNP) career path and discover how you can become an FNP. A family nurse practitioner, or FNP, is an advanced practice registered nurse who
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Exploring a Career in Geriatric Nursing
The United States is currently home to more than 54 million adults over age 65—a population that is projected to rapidly grow to 80.8 million by 2040. ((Administration for Community
60 Key Nursing Statistics and Trends for 2021
Nursing is a field full of opportunity, with impressive projected job growth combined with a need for skilled professionals to address an ongoing staffing shortage. From registered nurses (RNs) to
How Simulation in Education Benefits Students and Patients
Simulation-based learning places students in situations where they can put their classroom knowledge into practice. In healthcare, simulation training has been part of curricula since the 18th century; it has
Top 25 Nursing Apps for 2021
Students and professionals in the nursing field today depend on technology and digital resources to manage aspects of their busy working and personal lives. Finding the best apps to help
How to Write a Care Plan: A Guide for Nurses
Care plans are a way to strategically approach and streamline the nursing process. They also enable effective communication in a nursing team. This guide will help you understand the fundamentals
Everything You Need to Know About Becoming a Pediatric Nurse
Caring for children is a noble endeavor. As is a career in nursing. And when you combine the two, you find the special people trained as pediatric nurses, who are
Nurse Practitioner vs. Physician Assistant: Key Differences
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are advanced healthcare practitioners with similar responsibilities, such as diagnosing illnesses and prescribing medications. However, their training and paths toward certification differ in significant ways.
The 2021 American Nursing Shortage: A Data Study
The United States is in the midst of a critical nursing shortage that is expected to continue through 2030. ((Edward Mehdaova, “Strategies to Overcome the Nursing Shortage,” Walden University, 2017:
Nursing Students Organize COVID Vaccine Distribution
Several USAHS graduate nursing students are leading the charge in the United States’ effort to vaccinate the population against the deadly COVID-19 virus. From setting up a mass vaccination site
USAHS Nursing Students Are Pandemic Heroes
When in January 2020 the World Health Organization declared it to be the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife, they didn’t realize how prophetic that was. Within weeks,
Nursing Interventions – Implementing Your Patient Care Plans
To provide quality patient care over a period of time, nurses need a roadmap that guides their actions and quantifies desired outcomes. As a registered nurse, you will be responsible