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2023 Regulatory Advocacy Roundup

Capitol Beat

Instead of using limiting language in regulatory publications and guidance documents, e.g., referring to physicians, advanced practice registered nurses (APRN), physician’s assistants, or any other providers by name, CMS is using the more generic term of practitioner, unless restricted by statute.

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Mental Health Nursing Fast-Growing Field With Diverse Possibilities

Nurse.com

You can choose from a surprising array of care settings: inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, emergency departments, schools, long-term care centers, or even correctional facilities. You can care for pediatric patients, students, adults, or geriatric patients. Inpatient hospital units.

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

American Nurse

Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act (S. 2713): The ICAN Act removes outdated Medicare and Medicaid practice barriers placed on Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN’s), promoting patient access to healthcare services delivered by their provider of choice.

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Finding Your Ideal Nurse Career Path: Navigating Nursing Degrees and Specializations

Post University

ADN-prepared nurses play a crucial role in healthcare by providing direct patient care in settings such as hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. It is also crucial for becoming an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). Get started today or reach out to learn more. Thank you for reading!

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A Closer Look at the RN Job Description

Every Nurse

Providing direct patient care for patients and residents of long-term care and nursing facilities, as well as across communities, RNs continue to be uniquely placed to make a difference in the health of people. Looking Beyond Opportunities for RNs are continuing to grow and expand during the pandemic.

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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.

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

Post University

Typically, nurse practitioners (including FNPs) provide services that are meant to promote a patient’s long-term health and wellness. This may include routine preventative care as well as early diagnosis and treatment of diseases or medical conditions.