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Should Nurse Practitioners Read X-Rays?

Health Leaders | Nursing

Nurse practitioners may soon be able to classify chest radiographs, according to the CDC. Nurse practitioners' (NPs) scope of practice will potentially be expanded once again as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considers allowing NPs to try their hand at reading a specific type of X-ray.

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Infographic: Nurse Practitioner B Readers?

Health Leaders | Nursing

Nurse practitioners may soon be able to classify chest radiographs, according to the CDC. Nurse practitioners' (NPs) scope of practice will potentially be expanded once again as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) considers allowing NPs to try their hand at reading a specific type of X-ray.

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Governor Shapiro proposes policy to help nurse practitioners across Pennsylvania

Health Leaders | Nursing

Josh Shapiro announced a policy that would greatly benefit nurse practitioners. Giving full practice authority to highly educated, highly qualified nurse practitioners who work under a licensed physician for at least three years, said Shapiro. At the 2025 Budget Proposal, Gov.

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Winona State University ranked number one for best nurse practitioner program

Health Leaders | Nursing

Winona State University was recently ranked number one for best nurse practitioner program in Minnesota by the 2025 registered nursing organization. Affordability, strong staffing and hands-on experience are some of the key components that make the program stand out.

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Nurse practitioners help address growing health care needs in New Mexico

Health Leaders | Nursing

As health care needs continue to climb across New Mexico, nurse practitioners are stepping up to fill the gap. Nurse practitioners, or NPs, are advanced practice nurses who can diagnose, treat and prescribe medications.

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McNeese nurse practitioner program ranked second in state

Health Leaders | Nursing

McNeese State University’s nurse practitioner program was ranked as the second best in the state of Louisiana. The rankings, which are determined by RegisteredNursing.org, are based on factors like completion rates, affordability, institutional reputation, program diversity, and faculty expertise.

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Contributed Content: How Nurses Can Practice Self-Care

Health Leaders | Nursing

Maryn Moreni, MSN, RN, CNE, has dedicated the last five years to nurturing the next generation of nurses, with the most recent two years at Arizona College of Nursing.