The path to achieving this postgraduate qualification can be difficult. Here’s what you need to take into account
Higher-level nursing roles, such as advanced clinical practitioner and nurse specialist, as well as roles in education and leadership, offer career progression, more autonomy and higher pay. But gaining the master’s degree that is usually required for such roles is a big undertaking – requiring considerable time, thought and funding.
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