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Full Practice Authority: APRN Readiness, Barriers to Practice and Access in South Carolina

American Nurse

Nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, and clinical nurse specialists are seeking full practice authority as one legislative strategy to improve access to care and outcomes. 11,18-19,31 Physician groups contend that supervision and/or collaboration ensures that APRNs provide safe care.

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Most of $100M Pledge to Grow the Nursing Workforce Will Fund APRN Training

Health Leaders | Nursing

Most of the $100 million committed by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to grow the nation’s nursing workforce will go toward building advanced practice nurses (APRNs). HRSA, an agency of the U.S.

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Deciding to become a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)? Here is what you need to know.

Nurse Abnormalities

The reason I am starting to write more informative posts on nursing education vs. lifestyle posts is because I have noticed the amount of inaccurate information online regarding these topics. I want to clarify that I am a dual board certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist.

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The End of the Public Health Emergency and What this Means for Nurses

Capitol Beat

However, waivers that allowed advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to practice at the top of their license will expire on October 9 absent further Congressional action. Congress has extended the telehealth flexibility through the end of 2024, but it is unclear if it will be extended further or made permanent.

APRN 101
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2023 Nurses Month – Week 2 – Giveaway

American Nurse

Please enjoy a complimentary viewing of American Nurse Heroes by filling out the form below: American Nurse Heroes - Nurses Month 2023 First Name * Last Name * Email * Title * Administrator Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Assistant Director of Nursing Assistant Nurse Manager BSN Nurse Cardiovascular Nurse Caregiver Case Manager Charge Nurse (..)

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How to Become a Registered Nurse

Post University

Understanding the Role of a Registered Nurse Described by the American Nurses Association as the backbone of the American healthcare system, registered nurses play a vital role in ensuring that patients receive the comprehensive care they need. In all states, nurses are required to pass this exam to obtain licensure.

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How to Fulfill Your ANCC Pharmacology Requirement Fast & Easily

Board Vitals - Nursing

The nurse practitioner (NP) role is a popular one. As of November 2022, there are more than 355,000 nurse practitioners licensed in the US. Laws governing the prescriptive authority of NPs and all Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) vary by state. Work is underway to address those wide variations.

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