APRN Guides
Pursuing an advanced nursing career is challenging, but there is a wealth of scholarship opportunities, professional associations, salary guides, and more to help aspiring APRNs. Check out our authoritative resource guides below.
Workplace Violence in Nursing on the Rise
October 20, 2023 – Kimmy GustafsonWorkplace violence and aggression are increasingly becoming an issue in the healthcare industry. Nurses, a vital component of the healthcare system, are particularly at risk when it comes to verbal or physical abuse from either patients or family members. The National Nurses United’s (NNU) 2022 survey of 2,500 nurses found that nearly half of respondents reported increased workplace violence.
Analysis: Nurse Practitioners With Doctorates Sue to Gain the Title “Doctor” in California
October 17, 2023 – Douglas MarkCan a nurse practitioner with a doctoral degree call themselves “Doctor?” Arguing that they have civil rights under the U.S. Constitution to do just that, three California nurse practitioners with doctorates filed a June 2023 lawsuit against the state’s attorney general. Defendants also included officials from the Medical Board of California and the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Prescribing Controlled Substances – What to Know
September 22, 2023 – Sophia Khawly, MSNIn their practice, NPs should create a controlled substance agreement and implement it with their patients receiving these medications. They should also utilize the PDMP of their state before each prescription, and order urine drug screens routinely. Lastly, NPs ought to e-prescribe controlled medications to prevent fraud.
Moral Distress in Nursing Practice – Expert Interview
September 6, 2023 – Kimmy GustafsonOne of the most difficult things ER nurse practitioners can face is moral distress. The American Nurses Association defines moral distress as “when one knows the ethically correct action to take but feels powerless to take that action.”
Using AI in Healthcare: An NP’s Perspective
September 4, 2023 – Sophia Khawly, MSNThe emergence of AI in healthcare has been revolutionary. It has reshaped the way patients are diagnosed, treated, and monitored. This technology even improves healthcare research and outcomes by yielding more accurate diagnoses which leads to more personalized treatments.
The Growing Demand for PMHNPs in Mental Health
August 24, 2023 – Nina ChamlouAs of 2021, more than one in five American adults have some kind of mental illness. The good news is that people are seeking help from mental health professionals in greater numbers than in years past, with more than half (56 percent) of Americans seeking or wanting to seek mental health services for themselves or a loved one.
An NP’s Perspective on the Benefits of Acupuncture
August 17, 2023 – Sophia Khawly, MSNSince acupuncture embraces optimal wellness, it prevents people from having to take medication or undergo invasive medical procedures. It can support better immune and nervous system function. As a result, the body is more inclined to heal naturally when illness or injury occurs.
Increasing Diversity in the Nurse Practitioner Workforce
June 14, 2023 – Matt ZbrogDespite fostering an inclusive approach to care, the nursing workforce still needs to work on its own homogeneity. According to the 2020 National Nursing Workforce Survey, over 80 percent of nurses identified as white, and over 90 percent identified as female. While the survey found an increase in minority representation from 2017, the figures are still some of the most slanted of any profession.
Advanced Practice Registered Nursing (APRN) Roles by Scope of Practice
March 9, 2023 – Rachel Drummond, MEdSome APRNs practice independently, and others under physician supervision, depending on the scope of practice determined by the state in which they are licensed and certified. APRNs can practice independently in states granting full practice authority or collaborate with physicians (MDs) in states with limited or restricted practice authority.
Women’s Health NPs & National Endometriosis Awareness Month Advocacy Guide
February 15, 2023 – Nina ChamlouEndometriosis is one of the most common gynecological diseases, affecting at least one in ten women, yet it takes an average of seven to 12 years to diagnose. Many patients never receive a diagnosis, leaving questions about their health unanswered.