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News of the Palm Beach School of Nursing’s fake diploma scheme rocked the health world when documents revealed over 7,600 individuals had received fraudulent degrees. See our full timeline of the event for details, including court dates. In May 2017, the Florida Board of Nursing revokes the Palm Beach School of Nursing’s license due to…
Pain management nursing is both emotionally and financially satisfying for its practitioners. Many nurses strive to assist those suffering, with average salaries among pain management nurses higher than other specializations in nursing. Explore what it takes to become a pain management nurse, what education you require, and the requirements and responsibilities involved with the role….
MSN required* certification required Editor’s Note: From 2025 onwards, certified registered nurse anesthetists must possess a doctoral degree instead of just a master’s. What Does a Nurse Anesthetist Do? Nurse anesthetists, also known as certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), are responsible for administering anesthesia to patients during surgical procedures. They may administer either general anesthesia…
An Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), is a highly-skilled nursing professional specializing in anesthesia. Here are key points about their role and responsibilities. Education and Certification: Nurse anesthetists (APRNs) are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). To become Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesia professionals they must hold at minimum a bachelor of nursing, pass the National Council…
Nurses possessing advanced nursing degrees and active licenses may pursue national certification as nurse practitioners (NPs), nurse anesthetists or midwives. Also referred to as advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), these professionals diagnose patients, perform physical exams, order and interpret lab tests as well as offer counseling services and offer advice and counsel regarding patients and…
Becoming a nurse practitioner typically requires six to eight years of education, although the duration can vary based on your current qualifications and educational background. Nurse practitioners are highly educated medical professionals with extensive health knowledge and patient-care experience. While their expertise is highly valued in the job market, it takes time to cultivate. This…
Vermont allotted $22.6 million for nursing incentive programs in 2023; yet as of late November it had only spent $2.6 million. Vermont State Auditor Doug Hoffer’s December 2023 report reached this conclusion, even as state legislature has made significant investments into Vermont’s nursing workforce; only a fraction of funds have reached actual nurses in Vermont….