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Supporting and advocating for APRNs

American Nurse

Expiring PHE waivers turn back the clock in some states Despite the proven value of advanced practice RN (APRN) care, the APRN role is at a crossroads. Depending on the state in which they practice, APRNs now may face more restrictions than during the PHE. Certain other restrictions also were lifted.

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5 Ways to Earn Continuing Education as a Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Abnormalities

Earning and organizing continuing education (CE) can be frustrating for any provider, but particularly for advanced practice registered nurses (APRN), because laws vary by state and certification. APRNs typically need around 150 CEs to renew their certifications with at least 25 of those CEs to be pharmacology specific.

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Meeting Mental Health Needs

Minority Nurse

Hogan, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, associate dean/department chair for APRN Programs for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing-Graduate Program. Specialized courses on mental health, simulation training, interprofessional education, and clinical rotations in primary care settings can develop competence.

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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.

APRN 98
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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.

APRN 52
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Nurse-Led Initiative Reduces Alarm Fatigue at Florida's Mayo Clinic

Health Leaders | Nursing

Clinical alarms are important, but they also contribute to a noisy hospital environment for patients and clinicians,” said lead author Stephanie Bosma, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, an advanced practice nurse practitioner at the hospital.

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How to Become a Nurse Anesthetist?

CynaMed

APRNs are currently in very high demand. With experience, it is possible for a nurse anesthetist to move into a managerial or educational role. Individuals seeking to become nurse anesthetists are required to pursue higher education as well. You must take and pass this exam every two years to continue practicing.

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