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Peak bodies unite to deliver reform action plan – APNA chief Ken Griffin tells us why

Nursing Review

For too long, our highly skilled nurses, nurse practitioners, and midwives have been held back by outdated regulations, restrictive funding models, and professional silos, the statement reads.

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Collaborative Arrangement laws scrapped so more nurses can work to full scope

Nursing Review

Legislation to remove Collaborative Arrangement laws that will allow nurse practitioners and endorsed midwives to work to their full scope of practice came into effect last Friday. The Bill also contributes to parallel Labor government initiatives such as the Nurse Practitioner Workforce Plan and Strengthening Medicare measures.

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Nursing Before Politics

Daily Nurse

Just as they expect that a doctor or nurse practitioner will not prescribe a medication based solely on perks provided by a pharmaceutical sales rep, they should also expect that their provider’s political stance will in no way bias their clinical choices, their way of communicating, or the compassion they express.

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Oklahoma Senate passes bill allowing nurse practitioners to prescribe drugs without doctor supervision

Health Leaders | Nursing

Nurse practitioners could soon be able to prescribe drugs in Oklahoma without a doctor's supervision.

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7 Jobs You Can Do With a BSN Degree Besides Nursing

Every Nurse

Another example of a position for nurses in the insurance industry is a Nurse Life Care Planner (NLCP) , whose role is to collaborate with all parties involved in the decision-making process for people experiencing chronic and terminal illnesses.

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Cardiology Nurse Seeks to Provide Direct Patient Care with MSN Nurse Practitioner Degree

Post University

When he moved back to Florida in 2013, he expanded his healthcare experience even more as a clinical research nurse, managing studies for new pharmaceuticals, medical devices, stem-cell research and procedures. The Master of Science with a Nurse Practitioner Specialization. “I What would help him do so?

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Top Nursing Jobs Outside the Hospital

Every Nurse

In this role, you’ll utilize your knowledge of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment as you present medications or products to doctors and medical facilities. Public speaking skills, a license in nursing, and specialized training in pharmaceuticals also are necessary. Is a Medical Assistant a Nurse?