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Advanced Practice Nursing

 

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These men and women have earned Master’s degrees in nursing and work in advanced roles such as: Nurse Practitioner (NP); Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS); Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM); Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA); RN First Assistant; and Nurse Psychotherapist.

Jan Y.

Penn Hills, PA
Advanced Practical Nurse

I always wanted to become a nurse because I enjoy close contact with people. After 35 years, I am still finding plenty of variety. I think nursing requires patience and perseverance, ...

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RELEVANT LINKS

Description:

What is an Advanced Practice Nurse?

Articles:

The Choice is Yours
APN's Working in Managed Care

Psychiatric APN's Make an Impact

Organizations:

American Nurses Association’s Advanced Practice Nursing Fact Sheet

AACN’s Position Statement on the Certification and Regulation of Advanced Practice Nurses

International Council of Nurses’ Advanced Practice Network

 

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