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10 Strategic Steps to Eradicating Racism in Nursing Education

Daily Nurse

Workforce composition, the development of future educators and administrators, student success, and the overall health and well-being of society are at risk when racism in nursing education persists. The impact of racism in nursing education is multifaceted, affecting both individuals and the broader institutional culture.

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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 The goal is to cut outdated red tape and empower APRNs to provide the full scope of care they’re trained and educated to deliver.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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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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The evolving landscape of nursing leadership

American Nurse

Two landmark reports have shaped the future of nursing leadership: the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM’s) The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s (AACN’s) The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice. See DNP program growth.) However, in 2023, U.S.

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Levels of Nursing Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Non-degree nurses include certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) who complete nursing-level education programs that don’t culminate in a degree. 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,