The Role and Scope of Practice for APRNs
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) represent one of the fastest-growing segments of the nursing workforce. As demands for accessible, cost-effective healthcare continue to rise, APRNs are stepping up to fill critical roles in clinics, hospitals, and communities across the country. APRNs deliver high-level care with autonomy and expertise. ...
The Role and Scope of Practice for Registered Nurses
Registered Nurses (RNs) are widely recognized as the heart of healthcare. Whether they are in a hospital, school, clinic, or virtual care setting, RNs deliver critical care, manage patient needs, and serve as the bridge between patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams. With more than four million active RNs in the U.S., their scope of ...
Understanding the Role and Scope of Practice for LPNs
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) in some states, are essential members of the healthcare team. They are often the ones providing direct, hands-on care to patients while working closely with RNs and physicians to deliver safe, effective treatment. Despite their critical role, LPNs are sometimes under-recognized....
Exploring the Many Career Paths in Nursing
One of the most powerful things about a nursing license is where it can take you. While many nurses begin their journey at the bedside, the possibilities for growth and transformation are endless. Whether you’re a newly licensed LPN or an experienced APRN, the nursing profession offers a wide range of roles that can match your passion, lifestyle,...
Nurse Heroes: Hazel W. Johnson-Brown: Limitless Leadership
Leadership in nursing takes many forms. It happens at the bedside, in classrooms, in research labs, and sometimes, in uniform. Few nurses have exemplified leadership and determination as powerfully as Hazel W. Johnson-Brown, a trailblazing figure in military and nursing history. She rose through the ranks of the U.S. Army to become the first Black ...
Real Nurse Heroes: Susie King Taylor:First Black Army Nurse
Long before civil rights laws were written, and decades before Black nurses were widely accepted in professional healthcare roles, Susie King Taylor broke barriers with quiet strength and undeniable skill. Born into slavery in 1848, she would go on to become the first African American Army nurse in the United States, not just caring for the wounded...