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Rachael’s Reflections: A Recap on ANA Hill Day and Membership Assembly in D.C.

American Nurse

In New Mexico, this would allow APRNs to practice more freely, expanding access to care, especially in underserved and rural areas. A perfect example we shared is under the current law, APRNs cannot independently prescribe diabetic shoes, resulting in delays in care and an increase in amputations for this patient population.

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33 Nursing Specialties in Demand in 2023

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

An FNP is a nationally certified and state-licensed advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) with a graduate-level education. These cases include medical malpractice, personal injury and long-term care litigation. They oversee long-term care plans and often develop close working relationships with their patients.