You might think that if you major in biology, your only career path involves working in a laboratory. Don’t break out the test tubes just yet; there are a lot of careers for biology majors you might not have considered. Biology majors are excellent candidates for many health science professions, and we recommend a biology
A psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner is a specialized healthcare role nurse practitioners can fulfill with advanced training and experience. If you want to know how to become a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, learn more about the nuances and requirements of this role. What Is a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner? Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners are specially
As global mental health issues continue to rise, so does the dire need for expert healthcare practitioners. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), “more than 150 million people live in federally designated mental health professional shortage areas.” Mental Health Affairs reports that with a significant shortage of psychiatric doctors, especially in rural
You’ve earned your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or are planning to pursue the degree. What’s your next step? You may begin work in a healthcare setting or continue your education and expand your credentials by earning a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Earn your MSN to create more career opportunities in the
The nursing field is currently experiencing a shortage that is expected to get worse: studies show 100,000 nurses have left the field since 2020, and more than half a million plan to leave by 2027.1,2 Fortunately, travel nurses are working to fill these gaps and are reaping the benefits of higher pay and a better
A family nurse practitioner (FNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse who focuses their specialty training on the care of patients of all ages, from infants to adults to seniors. The FNP role specialty is highly desirable among nurse practitioners (NPs) as it’s one of the most rewarding careers in healthcare. The American Association of
Interested in accelerating your nursing career? If you have considered pursuing an advanced nursing education, you may have wondered, what is an MSN degree? A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree allows practicing nurses to move forward in their careers. MSN-prepared nurses might step into advanced care specialities or an executive or teaching role.1
Whether you’re an aspiring healthcare provider or a seasoned nurse practitioner, you may have considered pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). What is an MSN degree? The advanced degree holds immense promise: It can both deepen your nursing knowledge substantially and increase your earning potential. Nurses with an MSN degree bring in $42,000
As we celebrate Nurses Month, we at USAHS wanted to get a sense of what a typical workday is like for a nurse manager. We asked alum Ahnnya Slaughter, DNP, to tell us all about a day in her life. Dr. Slaughter graduated in 2021 from USAHS’ Doctor of Nursing Practice program, the Nurse Executive
It’s been an intense two-plus years for nurses on the front lines. Many in the profession are branching out into other areas of nursing—and are earning their graduate degrees to get there. In celebration of Nurses Week, we connected with recent USAHS alumni who are doing impressive things in nursing beyond bedside care. From authors
“She has emotional intelligence, vision, influence, and knowledge of how to make others follow,” says Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student Laura Massey, BSN, RN, MHA. She’s describing the preceptor and mentor for her three trimesters of practica, Dorothy “Dort” Foglia, BSN, MS, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) at Texas Health Frisco. “I
The USAHS School of Nursing is excited to welcome Helene Vossos, DNP, MSN, APRN, ANP-BC, PMHNP-BC, as associate professor and the coordinator of a new role specialty within our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program. Dr. Vossos will lead the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) advanced practice specialty, one of two new specialties