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The Rise of Nurse Practitioners: Revolutionizing Healthcare

Diversity Nursing

Nurse Practitioners are Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) who have completed additional education and training beyond their Registered Nurse (RN) licensure. With healthcare costs skyrocketing, Nurse Practitioners play a crucial role in containing costs while maintaining patient satisfaction.

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Mitigating the Nursing Shortage Crisis: A Nurse’s Perspective

American Nurse

When nurses participate, changes can be made to benefit patients and staff, which can contribute to shorter hospital stays, lower overall costs, and increased family and patient satisfaction. 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.

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

Registered Nursing

This guide breaks down what an FNP is, what they do, where they work, how to become one, and how they differ from other nurse practitioner specialties. 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.