An examination of a data set of 1.5 billion opioid prescriptions demonstrates that relaxing nurse practitioner scope-of-practice laws generally reduces opioid prescriptions. This evidence supports eliminating restrictive scope-of-practice laws that currently govern nurse practitioners in many states.As many...
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California is the only western state that does not allow nurse practitioners to work to their full scope of authority. Nationwide, 22 other states and the District of Columbia have given them independence from doctor supervision. A handful of other states offer a middle ground — requiring a tra...
Evidence-based Practice and Quality Improvement (EBPQI) Projects Edited byJayne Jennings Dunlap-Texas Woman’s University College of Nursing Last update 8 August 2024 Marginalized Populations Edited by Lois Wessel-FNP, DNP, Georgetown University, Washington, DC ...
Background: Policy reform aimed at removing state-level scope of practice (SOP) restrictions for nurse practitioners (NPs) is debated as a strategy to increase access to care because NPs are the fastest growing primary care (PC) provider, are more likely to provide care for select underserved ...
Registered nurses (RNs) and LPNs work together in various settings, such as acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and community health. The scope of practice for LPNs can depend on where they work. Their duties tend to focus on hands-on patient care, such as: Assessing patients...
Family Nurse Practitioner Family nurse practitioners (FNPs) comprise the largest percentage of NPs. FNPs care for patients of all ages and life stages, providing preventative care and treatment for illnesses, conditions, and injuries. They work in clinics, hospitals, and private practice. ...
Family Nurse Practitioner Family nurse practitioners (FNPs) comprise the largest percentage of NPs. FNPs care for patients of all ages and life stages, providing preventative care and treatment for illnesses, conditions, and injuries. They work in clinics, hospitals, and private practice. ...
Nurse Practitioner Level of Practice There is a need to address the high costs and often poor quality of healthcare in the United States. Many studies show that nurse practitioners (NPs) provide safe and high-quality care when compared with other healthcare providers. Yet there are different le...
Ahrens' areas of care? A nurse practitioner has a graduate degree in advanced practice nursing and works in a variety of specialties, including cardiology, pediatrics, oncology, and more. See all conditions on Shelley P. Ahrens' profile. Let us know if this information is out of date or ...