Starting in the 1970s, states began regulating nurse practitioner (NP) practice beyond the scope of registered nurse licensure. Decades later, legislation in some states continues to affect practice ...

When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors—like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, ...

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--University of Phoenix College of Nursing is advancing nurses' skills with its innovative Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Competency-based ...

A new questionnaire assesses obstetric nurses' competency in GD management, filling a critical training gap. Developed through expert input and pilot testing, the tool shows strong psychometric ...

A practice-ready nurse is one who can make consistent, effective clinical judgements, and know when to ask for assistance, says this nursing leader. As CNOs focus on recruiting and retaining new ...

As a nurse clinician–scientist1,2 who maintains active clinical practice alongside a research programme, I argue that nursing is a profession in which dual expertise is pervasive yet structurally ...

Nurse execs identify skills nurses missing day 1, including critical thinking, communication, and hands-on clinical experience.

Lead school nurse Nicola Blunt highlights the importance of school nurses in providing around-the-clock care and in health promotion.

Advanced clinical practitioners are educated at master’s degree level, but at what standard are students assessed and is there a competency level that the student must meet? Advanced clinical ...