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Record Number of NPs Licensed in the US

Diversity Nursing

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) reported more than 355,000 Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are licensed to practice in the U.S. This is up 9% from the estimated 325,000 reported in May 2021. Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN. Their dedication makes me proud to be an NP.”.

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Full Practice Authority: APRN Readiness, Barriers to Practice and Access in South Carolina

American Nurse

To prepare for the legislative initiative, the Coalition for Access to Healthcare Board conducted a survey of APRNs’ readiness to seek full practice authority as well as identify any perceived barriers to practice and access to care. Criteria for inclusion were currently licensed and actively practicing as a SC NP, CNM or CNS.

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APRNs Can Provide Quality and Access to Care and Congress Needs to Let Them

Capitol Beat

State and federal waivers that have been active for almost three years have allowed Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to practice to the full extent of their education and clinical training. The bill represents huge progress for APRNs to continue to practice at the top of their license. Nurse Advocates stand with Rep.

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Nurses as Key Players in Telehealth

Daily Nurse

I have personally been practicing in telehealth for the past eight years,” says Mariea Snell, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, an associate professor of nursing and the director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Programs at Maryville University. “I They would provide the level of care that each are currently licensed to provide.

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Full Practice Authority Gains Ground in 26 States: What This Means for Nurse Practitioners 

Minority Nurse

That brings to 26 the number of states where NPs can practice to the top of their license without restriction. Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN, president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Now, patients in more than half of the states, the District of Columbia, and two U.S.

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Full Practice Authority Gains Ground in 26 States: What This Means for Nurse Practitioners 

Minority Nurse

That brings to 26 the number of states where NPs can practice to the top of their license without restriction. Kapu, DNP, APRN , ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN, president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Now, patients in more than half of the states, the District of Columbia, and two U.S. Defining FPA.

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A Model of Care for Today and Tomorrow

Consult QD

At the direction of Executive Chief Nursing Officer (ECNO) Meredith Foxx, MSN, MBA, APRN, NEA-BC , Kuehn and 20 of her colleagues spent nearly one year exploring a potential model of care redesign for acute inpatient care at Cleveland Clinic. Think outside of the box,” Kuehn says.