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8 Reasons Why You Should Become a Nurse Practitioner

Minority Nurse

Nurse practitioners have a significant impact on the healthcare system. Not only do they provide comprehensive, holistic care, but they also develop relationships with their patients’ family members, leading to overall better health outcomes. Are there other reasons to become an NP?

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Utah Grants Full Practice Authority to Nurse Practitioners

Health Leaders | Nursing

Utah lawmakers' adoption of Full Practice Authority (FPA) eliminates hurdles for the Beehive State’s nurse practitioners (NPs) to set up their own practices. These changes will help Utah attract and retain nurse practitioners, and provide patients access to high-quality care,” Kapu said. When Utah Gov.

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Exploring the Role of the Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Daily Nurse

In answer to these needs, it’s worthwhile to consider the value of Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioners (AGNPs), advanced practice nurses trained specifically to care for adults and older adults. Do you have the desire to improve health outcomes for patients with acute and, often, chronic health conditions?

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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. Why is Obesity at Such Epidemic Levels at This Time?

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How Nurses Can Help Curb High Maternal Mortality Rates in Black Women

Health Leaders | Nursing

Black women can be “healthy as a marathon runner” and receive ample prenatal care, yet they still face a higher maternal risk, says Mykale Elbe, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC , director of the MSN Nurse Practitioner Program and Assistant Professor of Nursing at Maryville University in St. deaths per 100,000 live births, or 2.6

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

Minority Nurse

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) welcomed Stephen A. 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. I knew I wanted to work as a nurse practitioner early on.

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Leveling the Playing Field for Rural Health Providers

Health Leaders | Nursing

Why nurse practitioners are a solution to rural healthcare With more than 100 million Americans lacking access to primary care, employing more nurse practitioners (NP) and allowing them to practice at the top of their license is critical to making healthcare more accessible in rural areas, NP leaders say.

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