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The evolving landscape of nursing leadership

American Nurse

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. Even before graduating from the DNP program, they have gained experience in improving health outcomes and influencing change. According to an AACN survey, 79.8%

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Small Patients, Big Discoveries

Penn Nursing

We’ve adjusted and structured the curriculum to focus on the lifespan of a patient’s health,” says assistant professor Amanda Bettencourt, PhD, APRN, CCRN-K, ACCNS-P, Gr’19. Sometimes we serve as their only health care provider.” Nurses Help Nursing “Burnout” is an omnipresent word in nursing today.

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Texas APRN CE Package

Registered Nursing

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.

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How does policy function as a domestic violence intervention?

American Nurse

How legal systems respond—or don’t—impacts health outcomes. Assistant Professor Michelle Patch, PhD, APRN-CNS, DF-AFN, FAAN, has focused significant effort on understanding intimate partner strangulation. Legislative and judicial systems shape the intimate relationships where domestic violence occurs.

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Nurses as Key Players in Telehealth

Daily Nurse

I have personally been practicing in telehealth for the past eight years,” says Mariea Snell, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, an associate professor of nursing and the director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Programs at Maryville University. “I Remember Documentation Just as you would if seeing a patient in person, nurses need to do documentation.

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Exploring the Role of the Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Daily Nurse

“In 2008, the ‘ Consensus Model for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Regulation: Licensure, Accreditation, Certification & Education (LACE)’ was released. This document combined ANP and GNP into one population focus (AGNP) and differentiated primary care and acute care roles.”

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Capitol HILL DAY and Membership Assembly 2023

American Nurse

The day was rewarding, and we believe our Kansas Nursing Voice was heard. The first day also included arguments/dialogue forums on seven proposed amendments to the ANA Bylaws.