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Become an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Nursinglink
May 15, 2008
What Advanced Nursing Careers Are There?
An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is a global term used for the following specialization areas. All APRNs have a masters degree and met clinical practice requirements for their specialization.
Connect with other Advanced Practice RNs
Join the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse discussion group on NursingLink here!
Get Started With These Links
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Choosing Your Path:
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) Nurse practitioners are able to deliver a wide range of primary care, preventive health, and women’s health care services, prescribe medication, and diagnose and treat common minor illnesses and injuries. Read more• Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) Nurse-Midwives provide well-woman gynecological and low-risk obstetrical care. Read more
• Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Include specialization in treating various physical and mental health problems, and also work in consultation, research, education, and administration. Read more
• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) Administer more than 65% of anesthetics given to patients annually.Read more -
Read More About APRN Specialties:
• The Top Ten Highest Paying Nursing Specialties
• The Need for Nurse Experts
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Find a School on Nuringlink:
• Which Nursing School is Right for You?
• Online & Distance Learning
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Pay for School:
• Search Nursinglink for Thousands of Nursing Scholarships
• Part-time Students Can Get Financial Aid
• Types of Aid for College
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Discovering Job Opportunities:
• Search Nursinglink for Jobs Across the Nation
• How Networking Can Work For You
• Winning Through Associations
• How to Use the Internet in Your Job Search -
Choosing a Hospital/Clinic:
• Nursinglink’s Hottest Health Employers
• Moving Beyond Hospital Walls
• What Nurses Should Ask Prospective Employers
• How To Evaluate a Nurse Job Offer
