Daily Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2023

While the average person probably thinks that nurses working via telehealth is something new that came about during COVID, that couldn’t be further from the truth. “I Georgia Reiner, MS CPHRM, a Risk Analyst at the Nurses Service Organization (NSO), agrees that telehealth has been around for a while.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

adults conducted by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) in April 2023 found that more than 40% of respondents have experienced a “longer than reasonable” wait for healthcare. Kapu, DNP, APRN , ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN, immediate past president of the AANP. As a nation, the U.S.

Nurse Practitioner

Capitol Beat

JANUARY 4, 2024

Instead of using limiting language in regulatory publications and guidance documents, e.g., referring to physicians, advanced practice registered nurses (APRN), physician’s assistants, or any other providers by name, CMS is using the more generic term of practitioner, unless restricted by statute.

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Board Vitals - Nursing

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Now is the perfect time to advance your nursing degree and become a nurse practitioner. However, the admissions process for each school is examined by accrediting agencies and must meet the requirements of the APRN Consensus Model. The pre-approval, pre-accreditation or accreditation processes may vary across APRN roles.

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American Nurse

JULY 2, 2024

Kim King Kim King, MSN, FNP-C, who consults on cannabis care through her business, Thrive to Care and Wellness Education Consulting, hopes to see cannabis education added to nursing program curricula in the next 5 years. We’ve got to educate all nurses, from LPNs to RNs to APRNs,” she said.

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Board Vitals - Nursing

AUGUST 28, 2019

According to a joint statement by the PNCB and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC): “Due to a continual low volume of test takers and the availability of the PNCB certification, the ANCC Commission on Certification decided to retire the PPCNP-BC certification.

Retirement

Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Most nurses are familiar with evidence-based practice (EBP), using research-proven healthcare techniques to enhance patient care and the nursing environment and practices. And the benefits of EBP-led care are well documented. As a collective, organized workforce, it ensures we are keeping up with the demands of healthcare.”

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American Nurse

JULY 3, 2024

Many faculty positions require a graduate or terminal degree, which some nurses may find financially burdensome, whereas RNs and advanced nurse practitioners (APRNs) in clinical roles earn more. For nursing, we compared APRN industry salaries to faculty salaries because APRN positions require at least a master’s degree.

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Nurse.com

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Nursing scholarships are also not limited to undergraduates. Some organizations such as the Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation cater to nurses seeking advanced degrees. Other financial resources Like scholarships, other resources such as grants or loan repayment programs are available to nursing students.

Military

Post University

AUGUST 15, 2024

School nurses are often tasked with determining whether students meet strict immunization requirements, including either documentation of immunizations or valid exemptions, if relevant. If students are not up to date on immunizations, school nurses may need to send reminders or follow up with their families.

Mental Health

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) offers the PMHNP role specialty through its MSN and Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate programs. Pain management nurses usually work in hospitals, nursing homes and physicians’ offices. Orthopedic nurse practitioners work in clinics, hospitals and health centers.

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse.com

MAY 16, 2023

Hallowell, PhD, APRN, PPCNP-BC, a pediatric nurse practitioner and associate professor at Villanova University in Villanova, Pennsylvania, still remembers when her five-year-old son came home from his first day of kindergarten and asked if she wanted to know his school hiding place. Sunny Hallowell, RN Sunny G.

Nurse Practitioner

Amercan Journal of Nursing

AUGUST 25, 2023

Perhaps the main reason was the way I was educated as a nurse and how I learned to practice as an APRN. The APRN in me wanted to know more about the evidence backing these services; reviewing the literature gave me hope and helped me better understand the benefits to having an extra set of “eyes” on my patients.

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American Nurse

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Current primary care panel sizes range from 700 to 1,400 veterans; some led by advance practice RNs (APRNs). The ideal panel size for an APRN is between 700 and 900 patients. Bradi Granger is a research professor at Duke University Health System and Duke University School of Nursing. The pilot ran for 12 weeks. Ron’Nisha D.

Health Literacy

Post University

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Generally, traditional nursing is viewed as primarily clinical, with ‘typical’ nurses caring for a wide range of patients, often based in healthcare settings such as physician offices, specialty clinics, or hospitals. Nurse midwives often work at birth centers but can also be found in hospitals and private practices.

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Amercan Journal of Nursing

JUNE 11, 2024

“I was fascinated to learn the site was discovered in 1996, saved by a government worker who was preparing the site for demolition when he discovered historical documents in the attic!” Leaver, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP serves as director of academic nursing development at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).

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American Nurse

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Cho and Dowdell surveyed 54 pediatric advanced practice RNs (APRNs) about their knowledge of firearm safety, health promotion strategies, and preventive interventions. Although most APRNs reported feeling knowledgeable enough to assess and inform parents about safe firearm storage, 56.4%

Education

Every Nurse

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Their responsibilities may extend to supervising licensed practical nurses and medical assistants. Advanced Practice Nursing Another area where RNs can expand more includes advancing their clinical education. If the clinical part of being an RN is very satisfying, this may be an option for RNs to explore.

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