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Navigating the APRN Certification Process: Steps, Requirements, and Popular Exam Options

Daily Nurse

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) include nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, nurse anesthetists, and clinical nurse specialists and play a critical role in healthcare delivery. Once you pass the exam, you must maintain certification and your state APRN and RN license.

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I’ve Just Passed My FNP Certification Exam, Now What?

Daily Nurse

Congratulations on passing the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification exam through American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Continue reading to learn more about navigating the professional responsibilities of the newly certified FNP.

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What Is a Nurse Practitioner in Healthcare? Scope of Practice, Educational Pathways, and More

Post University

Are you eager to make a difference as anurse practitioner(NP)? If so, it is essential to understand the role of nurse practitioners in the broader scope of thehealthcarefield, as well as the possible educational pathways for becoming an NP. So, what is a nurse practitioners typical path to this role?

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

Post University

Are you working in the nursing field but interested in taking on more of an advanced leadership role? Becoming an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) might be the right step for you. Defining the Role of an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)?

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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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Could a Career as a Family Nurse Practitioner Be Right for You?

Post University

If you are enjoying your work in nursing but are looking to take your career to a new level, then it may be time to explore the possibility of becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). What Do Family Nurse Practitioners Do? Can a Family Nurse Practitioner Write Prescriptions?

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Responding to the Obesity Epidemic

Daily Nurse

As nurses, it’s essential to have a solid grounding in the science of obesity and to advocate for our patients who are struggling with the condition and pursuing effective treatment. Consider attending an obesity-specific conference or take continuing education courses focused on obesity.

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