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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,

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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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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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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.

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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. What are the CCRN exam eligibility requirements? Are the CCRN certification exams accredited?

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How to Fulfill Your ANCC Pharmacology Requirement Fast & Easily

Board Vitals - Nursing

As of November 2022, there are more than 355,000 nurse practitioners licensed in the US. Laws governing the prescriptive authority of NPs and all Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) vary by state. A ll APRNs must also complete 25 CE hours of pharmacotherapeutics as part of the 75 CE hours.

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