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Why Nurse Practitioners are a Solution to Rural Healthcare Challenges

Health Leaders | Nursing

With more than 100 million Americans lacking access to primary care, employing more nurse practitioners (NPs) and allowing them to practice at the top of their license is critical to making healthcare more accessible in rural areas, NP leaders say. We are up to more than 355,000 nurse practitioners across the U.S.

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Innovative Nurse Practitioners Can Turn the Tide

Minority Nurse

Nurse practitioners have been valuable members of the healthcare ecosystem for decades. NP Innovation is Here Coming from a background steeped in nursing’s more holistic view of patient care, nurse practitioners’ outlook can differ significantly from physicians’ perspectives.

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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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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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Nurse Practitioner Role Named 'Best Job That Helps People'

Health Leaders | Nursing

Nurse practitioners (NPs) have once again garnered a top spot on a U.S. Nurse practitioners are grateful to be recognized by U.S. Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN , president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). NPs again take No. 1 spot in U.S.

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APRN Compact & Multistate Licensure: What Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Need to Know

Registered Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) play a crucial role in meeting this demand by providing a wide range of services across various healthcare settings. However, as healthcare needs expand, so do the challenges faced by APRNs in navigating the complexities of multistate licensure. What Is the APRN Compact?

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Could a Career as a Family Nurse Practitioner Be Right for You?

Post University

If you are enjoying your work in nursing but are looking to take your career to a new level, then it may be time to explore the possibility of becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). What Do Family Nurse Practitioners Do? Can a Family Nurse Practitioner Write Prescriptions?