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How to Fulfill Your ANCC Pharmacology Requirement Fast & Easily

Board Vitals - Nursing

Laws governing the prescriptive authority of NPs and all Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) vary by state. The APRN Consensus Model , an initiative launched by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, is seeking to implement uniform prescribing authority regulations across all states.

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How to Become a Registered Nurse

Post University

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN): A Higher Level of Nursing Advanced practiced registered nurses, or APRNs, are registered nurses who pursued further education and training to obtain a specialized role within the nursing field.

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Dr. LaToya Freeman Shares Insights on Med-Surg Nursing

Minority Nurse

A member of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN), LaToya Freeman DNP, APRN, ACCNS-AG, CPPS, HNB-BC, PCCN is also a clinical nurse specialist at Michigan Medicine. In honor of Med-Surg Nurses Week, Dr. Freeman shared her thoughts about this nursing specialty with Minority Nurse.

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16 Types of Master’s in Nursing Roles and Salaries

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Table of Contents: Role Specialties for a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Role Specialties for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) Master’s Degrees for Healthcare Administration Role Specialties for a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) There are a variety of options when pursuing your MSN, including specialized roles.

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

Capitol Beat

This legislation would eliminate the duplicative and burdensome requirement that providers, including APRNs, apply for a Drug Enforcement Administration waiver in order to dispense lifesaving buprenorphine to treat those suffering from opioid use disorder. Specifically, ANA supported the inclusion of H.R. The inclusion of H.R.

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How to Become a Registered Nurse

Joyce

Related Resource: Nursing Interview Tips for Your First Nursing Job 5. Become a Lifelong Learner Continuing your education is a critical component for every nurse. As a nurse, you are required to complete Continuing Education Units (CEUs) each year.

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Selecting a Nursing Program to Advance Your Career

American Nurse

Although the recommendations in the 2020-2030 report focus on health equity, there are several areas relating to education and continued competence. Nurses consistently incorporate a health equity lens learned through revamped academic and continuing education. What is the preparation required for that role?

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