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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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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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Frequently Asked Questions About CCRN Certification 

Board Vitals - Nursing

Option 2: Practice as an RN or APRN for at least 5 years with a minimum of 2,000 hours in direct care of acutely/critically ill patients, with 144 of those hours accrued in the most recent year preceding application. For example, April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2025. What are the CCRN exam eligibility requirements?

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Maryland’s Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit: A Call to Action

American Nurse

In 2022, legislation was passed to expand this benefit to registered nurses (RN) and licensed practical nurse (LPN) student preceptors. Identified supporters for the 2022 expansion included the Maryland Nurses Association, Maryland Hospital Association, and Maryland Board of Nursing. Nurses in the Workforce. link] Boyce, D.

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How to Become a Registered Nurse

Post University

Registered nurses are licensed healthcare professionals who often provide hands-on patient care. Differentiating Registered Nurses From Other Nursing Positions Registered nurses are nursing professionals who have completed both the educational and licensing requirements for their state, including passing the NCLEX-RN exam.