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Full Practice Authority: APRN Readiness, Barriers to Practice and Access in South Carolina

American Nurse

To prepare for the legislative initiative, the Coalition for Access to Healthcare Board conducted a survey of APRNs’ readiness to seek full practice authority as well as identify any perceived barriers to practice and access to care. The 2022 public health data paint a dismal picture for chronic disease management and outcomes ( Table 1 ).

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Top-Paying APRN Specializations: Exploring High-Earning Options

Registered Nursing

What Determines an APRN’s Salary? APRN salaries can vary based on things like location, specialty type, and more. Nurse Anesthetist Nurse anesthetists , or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), are among the highest-paid APRN specializations.

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Most of $100M Pledge to Grow the Nursing Workforce Will Fund APRN Training

Health Leaders | Nursing

Most of the $100 million committed by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to grow the nation’s nursing workforce will go toward building advanced practice nurses (APRNs). rural counties are medical deserts, with no access to healthcare services, according to the National Rural Health Association.

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Did the Pandemic Affect APRN Compensation and Employment?

Board Vitals - Nursing

For the past seven years, Medscape has surveyed Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) regarding job details, including salary and job satisfaction. The 2021 survey measured many of the effects of COVID, including salary changes, furloughed positions, and APRNs switching careers altogether. Where do APRNs work?

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5 Key Healthcare Trends Affecting Nurse Practitioners in 2023

Health Leaders | Nursing

The future of our profession is bright, and we stand ready to deliver the care patients need,” says April Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN , president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). April Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN, president, AANP 3.

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2022 Congressional Spending Bill Included Several ANA-Supported Nursing Provisions to Cap off the Year

Capitol Beat

As 2022 was winding down, Congress finalized negotiations on an end of year package to keep the government open. This is a $20 million increase over Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 enacted levels. This is a $16.831 million increase over FY 2022 enacted levels. This bill would fund government agencies through Sept.

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ANA Makes Nurses’ Voices Heard on Equity and Efficiency

Capitol Beat

In sharing firsthand experiences from members and association priorities, ANA’s comments addressed access to health care, the nurse’s experience in providing care, advancing health equity, and assessing the impact of waivers issued in response to the PHE.

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