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What Is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse? The World of APRNs

Post University

Becoming an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) might be the right step for you. Defining the Role of an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)? An APRN (sometimes referred to as APN) is a nursing professional who has received either a master’s degree or doctoral degree in the field.

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Indiana APRN Audit

Empowered Nurses

before December 31st of every even numbered year, the Board is required to randomly audit at least one per cent (1%) but not more than ten per cent (10%) of the APRNs with authority to prescribe legend drugs. The continuing education must be provided by a nationally sponsored organization. According to Indiana Code § 25-23-1-19.8,

APRN 52
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5 Ways to Earn Continuing Education as a Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Abnormalities

Earning and organizing continuing education (CE) can be frustrating for any provider, but particularly for advanced practice registered nurses (APRN), because laws vary by state and certification. APRNs typically need around 150 CEs to renew their certifications with at least 25 of those CEs to be pharmacology specific.

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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.

APRN 52
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Elevating Burn Care: BCEN Advances Burn Specialty Care with CBRN Certification 

Daily Nurse

To attain the CBRN certification, registered nurses (RNs) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) must successfully navigate a rigorous examination that evaluates their advanced clinical and professional knowledge across all phases of burn care. military service members, veterans, and reservists.

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Initiative Reduces Alarm Fatigue at Florida’s Mayo Clinic

Daily Nurse

“Clinical alarms are important, but they also contribute to a noisy hospital environment for patients and clinicians,” says lead author Stephanie Bosma, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, an advanced practice nurse practitioner at the hospital. Education – relates to the need for continuing education on clinical alarm monitoring systems.

APRN 109
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Nurse-Led Initiative Reduces Alarm Fatigue at Florida's Mayo Clinic

Health Leaders | Nursing

Clinical alarms are important, but they also contribute to a noisy hospital environment for patients and clinicians,” said lead author Stephanie Bosma, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, an advanced practice nurse practitioner at the hospital.

APRN 105