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.
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.
Top Blogs for Nurse Practitioners & Students (2023-2024)
October 11, 2023 – Matt ZbrogThe journey to becoming a nurse practitioner can sometimes seem overwhelming, but the best nurse practitioner blogs make you feel less alone and more equipped to take the first steps.
What is the APRN Compact for Multistate Licensure? Challenges & Opportunities
October 4, 2023 – Kimmy GustafsonThe key benefits listed for the APRN compact include easier access to care, the ability to provide telehealth services, ease in providing disaster and pandemic relief, flexibility for military families, simpler online nursing education, and a lower cost since APRNs need to maintain only one license.
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.
The Need for More NPs in Research
August 7, 2023 – Matt ZbrogNPs are assisting, conducting, and leading research efforts, but progress in this area has not been as rapid as it has been in others. Significant barriers exist at the regulatory and institutional levels. A general lack of awareness and resources act as additional hurdles. But America needs more NPs involved in research, and more can be done to support them.
Five Steps to Creating NP Work-Life Balance
July 17, 2023 – Sophia Khawly, MSNThe first step would be for the NP to decompress and spend time outside of work to be physically active or engage in their hobbies. The next steps would be enforcing time management and setting boundaries at home and work. Finally, practicing in a healthcare setting with a positive work culture is essential in counteracting burnout.