Become a Nurse >> Browse Articles >> Degrees & Certifications >> NP

Become a Nurse >> Browse Articles >> Specialties >> Holistic Nursing

Become a Nurse >> Browse Articles >> Specialties >> Mental Health

Become a Nurse >> Browse Articles >> Specialties >> Correctional Nursing

Become a Nurse >> Browse Articles >> Specialties >> Home Health/Hospice Care

10 Hottest Nursing Specialties for 2010

Advanced Practice Nurse

APNs are Registered Nurses with advanced didactic and clinical education, knowledge, skills, and scope of practice. APN forms the basis for the role of nurse practitioner. The nurse practitioner role is an expanded form of advanced practice nursing which is specifically regulated by legislation and by professional regulation. Legislation may allow prescribing and referral, in addition to admitting privileges to health care facilities.

Would You Pass the NCLEX?

NCLEX Review: Part I
NCLEX Review: Part II
NCLEX Review: Part III
NCLEX Review: Part IV
NCLEX Vocab Review
NCLEX Math Review

Average Annual Salary for 2010
$76,000

Educational Requirements
Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) or higher, and professional certification in one of the aforementioned specialties.

Search our job listings for legal nurse consultant positions.

Check out this site for further information on advancing your nursing education.