American Nurse

JULY 9, 2025

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. For this reason, nurse leaders must serve at the forefront of decision- and policymaking rather than in solely traditional bedside or practice roles. August 2010.

Leadership

Registered Nursing

MAY 3, 2025

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in Texas must complete specific continuing education (CE) requirements to maintain licensure and remain current with evolving healthcare standards. According to the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) , more than 44,000 APRNs were licensed in Texas as of 2024.

APRN

Consult QD

MAY 12, 2023

At the direction of Executive Chief Nursing Officer (ECNO) Meredith Foxx, MSN, MBA, APRN, NEA-BC , Kuehn and 20 of her colleagues spent nearly one year exploring a potential model of care redesign for acute inpatient care at Cleveland Clinic. Determine the best use of technology for all units. Think outside of the box,” Kuehn says.

Nursing Informatics

Nurse.com

JUNE 6, 2023

This approach is inconsistent with best practices that require two people conduct the count, with at least one being licensed, such as an LPN, RN, or APRN. In the LPN’s case, she is the only licensed individual who can attest that the count was accurate.

LPN