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Innovative Nurse Practitioners Can Turn the Tide

Minority Nurse

NP Innovation is Here Coming from a background steeped in nursing’s more holistic view of patient care, nurse practitioners’ outlook can differ significantly from physicians’ perspectives. “Patients report that nurse practitioners listen well and educate them more on their disease and treatment plan.”

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Mitigating the Nursing Shortage Crisis: A Nurse’s Perspective

American Nurse

As an experienced bedside nurse, a recent nursing psychiatric/mental health graduate student, and a clinical adjunct faculty instructor, I have a strong opinion about what must be done. Alyssa King, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHNP-BC, CLC, CNE is a Nurse Planner in Lake City, Fla. It comes back to being listened to. March 23, 2023.

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What Is an FNP and What Do Family Nurse Practitioners Do?

Registered Nursing

A Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who provides primary and specialty care to patients of all ages, from infants to older adults. FNPs are trained to diagnose illnesses, develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, and manage overall patient care. Sources U.S.

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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.

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

American Nurse

To prepare for the legislative initiative, the Coalition for Access to Healthcare Board conducted a survey of APRNs’ readiness to seek full practice authority as well as identify any perceived barriers to practice and access to care. The 2022 public health data paint a dismal picture for chronic disease management and outcomes ( Table 1 ).

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