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NC Legislators Push for APRN Full Practice Authority to Cut Costs and Improve Access

Daily Nurse

This marks the sixth consecutive legislative session in which supporters have fought to modernize APRN regulations, previously known under the popular SAVE Act banner. The goal is to cut outdated red tape and empower APRNs to provide the full scope of care they’re trained and educated to deliver.

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Navigating the APRN certification process: steps, requirements, and popular exam options

Health Leaders | Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) include nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, nurse anesthetists, and clinical nurse specialists and play a critical role in healthcare delivery. APRNs can assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans, including prescribing medications to patients across the lifespan and various settings.

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10 Strategic Steps to Eradicating Racism in Nursing Education

Daily Nurse

ANACalifornia’s Taskforce and Contributors Dr. Christina Kelley DNP, APRN , CNS, NE-BC, ANACalifornia Nursing Education Director 2023-2025, Associate Professor, Point Loma Nazarene University Dr. Quanna Batiste-Brown, DNP , RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, Chief Nursing Officer Ambulatory Care at UCLA Health Dr. Charlotte Gullap-Moore, DNP, MSN, APRN, ANP-BC, (..)

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Board-Certified ER & Trauma Nurses Share Inspiring Journeys in BCEN’s ‘Invest in Yourself’ Campaign

Daily Nurse

It’s about mental healthand I think when you feel good mentally, and your body feels good, and you feel you contribute to society and your job, it makes everything better,” said Wolfe, senior director of clinical education Life Link III in Minneapolis and BCEN’s 2025-2026 board of directors chair.

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From Capitol to Clinic – Q1 Nursing Legislation Update

Capitol Beat

During the first quarter of 2025, the American Nurses Association worked with nursing champions in Congress to advance nursing priorities and introduce key pieces of legislation to address issues ranging from the workforce pipeline to mental health resources for healthcare workers. ICAN Act ( S. Take Action for the bill!

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Is Nurse Midwifery the Right Pathway for You?

Registered Nursing

2 years for nurses with existing MSN Focus: Midwifery-specific competencies Best for: Experienced APRNs seeking specialty transition Programs to consider: Frontier Nursing University, Shenandoah University, Thomas Jefferson University Learn more about nurse midwife post-master’s certificates.

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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. CCRN certification is active for a period of 3 years.

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