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The evolving landscape of nursing leadership

American Nurse

According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, nurses represent the largest segment of healthcare professionals, with over 5 million active RN licenses in the United States. The DNP degree equips nurse leaders with the evidence-based knowledge necessary to improve patient outcomes and make a positive community impact.

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Meet the New President of the AANP: Stephen A. Ferrara

Minority Nurse

Ferrara is passionate about health information technology and integrating evidence-based practice into daily nursing practice. His doctoral work examined the impact of group medical visits for patients with Type 2 diabetes and whether this intervention led to better health outcomes.