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Nurses as Key Players in Telehealth

Daily Nurse

I have personally been practicing in telehealth for the past eight years,” says Mariea Snell, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, an associate professor of nursing and the director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Programs at Maryville University. “I They would provide the level of care that each are currently licensed to provide.

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Nursing is so Unique it Needs Two Unique Identifiers

American Nurse

NCSBN also automatically assigns every licensed nurse an NCSBN ID number in their Nursys database. The NPI is required for clinicians like APRNs to bill for services in most cases. nurse regardless of how many states in which the nurse is licensed. I am an APRN and bill under my practice/hospital NPI, why should I get an NPI?

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Nursing is so Unique it Needs Two Unique Identifiers

American Nurse

NCSBN also automatically assigns every licensed nurse an NCSBN ID number in their Nursys database. The NPI is required for clinicians like APRNs to bill for services in most cases. nurse regardless of how many states in which the nurse is licensed. I am an APRN and bill under my practice/hospital NPI, why should I get an NPI?

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The DNP Degree: Costs, Requirements, Benefits

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

You typically need either an ADN or a BSN to become a registered nurse (RN), and either an MSN or a DNP to become a licensed nurse practitioner (NP) or a nurse executive.4 You may also have the option to select a traditionally paced or accelerated program. A DNP is the last step for degree-granting practical nursing education.

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Meet the New President of the AANP: Stephen A. Ferrara

Minority Nurse

Ferrara , DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, as the organization’s new president, taking the reigns from former AANP President April Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN in late-June. Ferrara is passionate about health information technology and integrating evidence-based practice into daily nursing practice.

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The Role of a Nurse Practitioner: What You Need to Know

Every Nurse

They are licensed to provide primary and specialty care to patients of all ages, and they work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices. Certification and Licensing After completing their education and training, all NPs must hold a valid license to practice in their respective states.

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Leveling the Playing Field for Rural Health Providers

Health Leaders | Nursing

Each state licenses and regulates its own providers through state medical boards, and not everyone is comfortable treating a patient in another state through telehealth. But licensure is still a complex process, and doctors must apply for a license in every state in which they want to practice. Nearly 80% of rural U.S.

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