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NC Legislators Push for APRN Full Practice Authority to Cut Costs and Improve Access

Daily Nurse

This marks the sixth consecutive legislative session in which supporters have fought to modernize APRN regulations, previously known under the popular SAVE Act banner. The goal is to cut outdated red tape and empower APRNs to provide the full scope of care they’re trained and educated to deliver.

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From the MONA President, August 2025

American Nurse

PUSHING FOR FULL PRACTICE AUTHORITY FOR APRNS APRNs are critical to expanding access to care—especially in underserved areas. Educate lawmakers and the public about the safety, cost-effectiveness, and quality outcomes of APRN-led care.

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Navigating the APRN certification process: steps, requirements, and popular exam options

Health Leaders | Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) include nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, nurse anesthetists, and clinical nurse specialists and play a critical role in healthcare delivery. APRNs can assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans, including prescribing medications to patients across the lifespan and various settings.

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10 Strategic Steps to Eradicating Racism in Nursing Education

Daily Nurse

ANACalifornia’s Taskforce and Contributors Dr. Christina Kelley DNP, APRN , CNS, NE-BC, ANACalifornia Nursing Education Director 2023-2025, Associate Professor, Point Loma Nazarene University Dr. Quanna Batiste-Brown, DNP , RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, Chief Nursing Officer Ambulatory Care at UCLA Health Dr. Charlotte Gullap-Moore, DNP, MSN, APRN, ANP-BC, (..)

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Florida Nurses Advocate for Safer, Smarter Healthcare During 2025 Advocacy Days

American Nurse

The Florida Nurses Association, in partnership with the Florida Nurse Practitioner Network, successfully hosted its 2025 Advocacy Days on February 19–20 in Tallahassee. A powerful session led by the Florida Nurse Practitioner Network spotlighted the continued push to remove practice barriers for APRNs. Petersburg Carillon Park, St.

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Levels of Nursing Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Position Description: To become an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), you must be an RN ready to take on more of a leadership role in patient care. While RNs typically focus on implementing a plan of care, APRNs focus on directing a plan of care. 11 APRN Median Annual Salary : $63.48/hour,

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The evolving landscape of nursing leadership

American Nurse

The AACN issued a directive for nursing schools to phase out master’s-level preparation for advanced practice RNs (APRNs) and transition to DNP programs by 2015. Understanding the clinical differences between APRNs prepared with a master’s degree and those with a DNP degree also remains limited. 2025; 20(7). Fact sheet: DNP.