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Nurse Practitioner vs. Doctor: Key Differences Explained

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

No, nurse practitioners aren’t doctors. However, there are some states where nurse practitioners have full practice authority – in these cases, they are able to act as primary care providers. 8 Doctors also work in academia, for the government and various other settings.

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Nursing ethics and shared governance model

American Nurse

Per HUP’s shared governance bylaws, all clinical nurses in good standing are eligible to serve as members of core councils, and membership is mutually agreed upon by the nurse, their direct supervisor, and specific council requirements. Currently, the council is working on a person-first initiative.

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

American Nurse

Introduction SOUTH CAROLINA is predominately a rural state that consistently demonstrates poor health rankings, due to the lack of Medicaid expansion, healthcare deserts, and a decreasing physician supply. The 2022 public health data paint a dismal picture for chronic disease management and outcomes ( Table 1 ). 2021, December).

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