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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. Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN. News and World Report's 2022 Best Health Care Jobs list and second on the 2022 100 Best Jobs list.

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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

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. The 2022 public health data paint a dismal picture for chronic disease management and outcomes ( Table 1 ).

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Most of $100M Pledge to Grow the Nursing Workforce Will Fund APRN Training

Health Leaders | Nursing

Most of the $100 million committed by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to grow the nation’s nursing workforce will go toward building advanced practice nurses (APRNs). HRSA, an agency of the U.S. Nationwide, some 158 million people live in Mental Healthcare Health Professional Shortage Areas, according to AANP.

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Stay Informed With Career Insights From the 2022 Nurse Salary Report

Nurse.com

In our 2022 Nurse Salary Research Report , average experience for RNs was 22.5 Advanced practice registered nurses’ (APRNs) years of experience declined to 23.5 And years of experience for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) stayed around 19 years in both reports.

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

Minority Nurse

In April 2022, New York and Kansas granted FPA to NPs. 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). But first, let’s have a look at what FPA means.

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

Minority Nurse

In April 2022, New York and Kansas granted FPA to NPs. 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). But first, let’s have a look at what FPA means.