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The Rise of Malpractice Claims Against NPs

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In December 2019, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) reported that 290,000 NPs were licensed to practice in the United States. According to The Association of American Medical Colleges , by 2030, we will face a physician shortage of 40,000 and 100,000 doctors. percent of licensed NPs in the U.S.

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Steps to Earn a Legal Nurse Consultant Certification in 2023

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Step 3: Gain Experience as a Registered Nurse Now that you have a license to practice as an RN in your state, it’s time to step out and get a job. NACLNC requires candidates to maintain an active RN license and complete a basic CLNC Program to be eligible for the certification exam. The certification is valid for five years.