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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. 6,7,10 Based on access and health data indicating health care desserts and poor health outcomes for South Carolinians, full practice authority is essential now.

APRN 52
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2023 Regulatory Advocacy Roundup

Capitol Beat

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.

APRN 73
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Elevating the voice of nurses through advocacy

American Nurse

The association continues to engage with the Biden-Harris administration and key federal agencies on nursing priorities, including promoting and protecting the nursing workforce, removing practice barriers for advanced practice RNs (APRNs), and achieving payment parity for nurses.

APRN 52
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Nurse Anesthetist Wins ANA Innovation Honors With First-of-its-Kind Airway Tool

Health Leaders | Nursing

Roxanne McMurray, DNP, APRN, CRNA , and her team with McMurray Medical, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, developed the breathing tool to maintain adequate ventilation for surgery or other medical procedures. The ANA Innovation Awards highlight, recognize, and celebrate exemplary nurse innovators who improve patient safety and health outcomes.

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How to Become a Registered Nurse

Post University

Typically, LPNs work in entry-level positions under the supervision of registered nurses and other members of the medical care team. LPNs may find work in a variety of healthcare settings, including physicians’ offices, long-term care facilities, hospitals, and nursing homes.

APRN 98
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Providing Care On The Ground And In The Air

Diversity Nursing

CCTNs can work in a variety of settings such as: Government agencies Hospitals Independent transport companies International medical organizations Long-term care facilities The majority of their time is spent in: Ambulances Airplanes Helicopters Ships specially outfitted for critical care transport "Is it stressful and scary?

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The Road to Becoming an FNP

Minority Nurse

CONS: Future license portability: At some point in the future, the APRN Compact will become a reality like it is for millions of registered nurses. emergency department) Skilled nursing and long-term care facilities Hospices Retail clinics (e.g.,