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advanced practice nursing

Primary medical care provided by nurses prepared at the master's or doctoral level, including nurse practitioners, nurse-midwives, clinical nurse specialists, and nurse anesthetists. These nurses may practice independently or with a supervising or collaborating physician.
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The ultimate aim is to contribute to the advancement of universal health by strengthening the contribution of nursing through the introduction of advanced practice nursing.
Implementation strategy for advanced practice nursing in primary health care in Latin America and the Caribbean/Estrategia para introducir la enfermeria de atencion avanzada en la atencion primaria de salud en America Latina y el Caribe/ Estrategia para a implementacao da enfermagem de praticas avancadas em atencao primaria a saude na America Latina e no Caribe
The CNS with practitioner preparation: an emerging role in advanced practice nursing.
The clinical nurse specialist and nurse practitioner roles: room for both or take your pick?
The changing role of advanced practice nursing in a managed care environment.
Emerging Role of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Acute Care
Chapter XIV-Rules and Regulations to Register Professional Nurses Qualified to Engage in Advanced Practice Nursing to include requirements for National Certification for all new APN's and liability insurance for APN's engaged in independent practice.
Updates from the State Board of Nursing
The advanced practice nursing (APN) role of the NP was developed in the early 1960s in response to the increasing need for primary health care providers in many rural and underserved health care settings.
Continuing the Discussion of Advanced Practice in Acute Care: Past and Future
The Board utilizes a licensure process because it believes advanced practice nursing has evolved as a result of the complexity of services provided and the level of knowledge, skills, and competence required by individuals who provide such care.
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Twenty-one advanced practice nursing students at George Mason University, Virginia, wrote a children's book, had it illustrated, obtained funding, and had the book published for a spring 2004 leadership course taught by Loretta Brush Normile, PhD, RN.
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In spite of our challenges, I am proud to report that this may be the most momentous period in our profession's history, particularly for advanced practice nursing, because of the convergence of three historic events.
Outgoing president of the WNA APN forum provides a reflection on APN practice in Wisconsin
In July, 2008, DNA 30 members volunteered their time at the National Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Conference in Keystone, Colorado to promote advanced practice nursing.
DNA 30 report Colorado Society of Advanced Practice Nurses
Additionally, it should be noted that advanced practice titles granted by the Texas Board of Nursing indicate the role and specialty that is congruent with the nurses' advanced practice nursing educational preparation in order to provide the public with information regarding the nurses' qualifications.
Use of advanced practice titles

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