In the know: Accelerate toward an advanced degree
Stressed Out Nurses Weekly, January 26, 2009
Nursing career opportunities abound with an advanced degree in hand. But if an advanced degree is the adventure you're looking to set out for, how do you choose a program that is right for you? Start by considering the type of work that interests you and the challenges you enjoy most.
A nurse with a master of science in nursing is called an advanced practice nurse (APN). APNs come in four varieties:
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Nurse practitioner (NP): provides basic care focused on a specific population or health need, with the ability to write prescriptions. Family NPs are an example of this.
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Certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA): administers anesthesia for all types of surgery.
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Clinical nurse specialist (CNS): provides specialist care in a number of areas, including cardiology, oncology, neonatology, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics, neurology, and mental health.
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Certified nurse-midwife (CNM): provides prenatal care, delivers babies, and provides postpartum care to normal, healthy women.
Source: Stressed Out About Your Nursing Career, HCPro, Inc. 2008. Be sure to pick up your copy today!
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