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

Every Nurse

In contrast, NP’s have a more extensive scope of practice and can prescribe medications, order diagnostic tests, and provide more specialized care to patients, in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals.

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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. 6,7,10 Based on access and health data indicating health care desserts and poor health outcomes for South Carolinians, full practice authority is essential now.

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