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Full Practice Authority: APRN Readiness, Barriers to Practice and Access in South Carolina

American Nurse

Nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, and clinical nurse specialists are seeking full practice authority as one legislative strategy to improve access to care and outcomes. The 2022 public health data paint a dismal picture for chronic disease management and outcomes ( Table 1 ). overall, mirroring national data.

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Reduce unnecessary transfers from clinics to EDs

American Nurse

At the University of Alabama (UAB) Hospital, provider and patient complaints about this practice resulted in the formation of a quality improvement (QI) project team to assess the issue and find a solution that provides patients with timely access to appropriate care at an acceptable cost and doesn’t add unnecessary volume to the ED.

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Nursing’s role in lifestyle medicine

American Nurse

Clinicians can demonstrate LM knowledge and skill by earning certification through ACLM, which reports that LM approach can result in improved patient and provider satisfaction. ACLM sponsors lifestyle medicine interest groups, which include nurse members, and one specifically for RNs and APRNs. J Acad Nutr Diet.

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

Every Nurse

This ensures that they provide the best possible care to their patients and remain competent and knowledgeable healthcare providers throughout their careers. They are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses, as well as promote disease prevention and health promotion.