Nurse Practitioners : The International Council of Nurses defines a nurse practitioner (NP) as 'a registered nurse who has acquired the expert knowledge base, complex decision-making skills and clinical competencies for expanded practice.'
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...
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 ...
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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...
What Does a Nurse Practitioner Do? msn or dnp required Certification required NPs provide clinical care for patients and are authorized to diagnose health conditions, order tests, and prescribe medications. NPs’ scope of work varies depending on their specialization area, the population they serve,...
What Does a Nurse Practitioner Do? msn or dnp required Certification required NPs provide clinical care for patients and are authorized to diagnose health conditions, order tests, and prescribe medications. NPs’ scope of work varies depending on their specialization area, the population they serve,...
An intensive preceptorship under the direct supervision of a physician or an experienced nurse practitioner and instruction in nursing theory are key components of most NP programs. The scope of an NP's practice varies, depending on the regulations in each state. Specifics can be obtained at ...