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The Surprising Benefits a BSN Brings to Your Career

by Carson-Newman University Online

17 January 2020

Over many years, the nursing field has advanced as a profession. Its foundation in evidence-based care began two centuries ago in Italy during the Crimean War with Florence Nightingale, a nurse who took note that cleanliness and hygiene helped prevent infection.

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Family Nurse Practitioners Help Fill Gaps in Primary Care

by Carson-Newman University Online

12 March 2019

Family nurse practitioners (FNPs), advanced practice nurses who hold at least a Master of Science in Nursing, are helping to increase access to primary health care around the nation.

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Play a Role in the Future of Primary Care as a Family Nurse Practitioner

by Carson-Newman University Online

10 January 2019

Family nurse practitioners work at the forefront of primary nursing care. Specialized FNP post-master’s knowledge can help enhance your nursing practice and expand your career in a specialty that is overwhelmingly in demand.

Nursing Home Trends in Tennessee: Calling Nurse Practitioners

by Carson-Newman University Online

27 November 2018

The United States has a large aging population, and more health care professionals and facilities are becoming necessary to provide for their health care needs. The state of Tennessee also faces the challenge of adapting to provide better care for the aging population.

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Serving the Underserved as a Community Health Nurse

by Carson-Newman University Online

20 November 2018

Changes in health care policy have reignited an interest in community health. Nurses can serve the community in a variety of ways

The Importance of Critical Thinking in Nursing

by Carson-Newman University Online

19 November 2018

Critical thinking skills are essential for all nurses. They are a necessity for the provision of safe, high-quality clinical care. Nurses today are caring for patients who have complex, culturally diverse health care needs.

Salary of a Nurse Practioner in Tennessee

What is the Salary of a Nurse Practitioner in Tennessee?

by Carson-Newman University Online

13 November 2018

Nurse practitioners have one of the top ranked jobs in the United States. U.S. News & World Report ranked nurse practitioners at number 4 out of 100 in their 2018 best job rankings list. Data that was taken into consideration for ranking included median salary, 10-year growth rate, employment rate, stress levels, work-life balance, and job prospects. Median salary received the highest weight in importance at 30% of the score.

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