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Nurse Practitioners are governed under the board of nursing of that state. The WI BON grants APRNs authority to practice and regulates them. APRN's are defined in WI as NP's, CNS's, CNM's, and CRNA's. NP's function under the Nurse Practice Act with a broad description of nursing practice. A masters degree in nursing and national board cetification is required to enter into practice in WI. APRN may prescribe legend drugs and controlled substances as a delegated medical act under the NPA. APRN's may receive *Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber* authority from the BON. According to The Nurse Practitioner January 2007 issue to include the 19th Legislative Update regarding actions effecting advanced nursing practice, WI has 2, 533 NP's and 149 CNM.
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What four states do not allow nurse practitioners?
Nurse Practitioners practice in all 50 states. There are no states that do not recognize nurse practitioners.
When was The Journal for Nurse Practitioners created?
The Journal for Nurse Practitioners was created in 2005.
Do nurse practitioners have to work nights?
Nurse practitioners, on average, work during business hours. Inpatient nurse practitioners may work nights.
Does nurse practitioners get vacation?
Yes, paid vacation is a common benefit for nurse practitioners.
Is an Advanced nurse practitioner better than a Family Nurse practitioner?
An advanced practice nurse is an RN (registered nurse) who has completed an MSN (masters degree). There are different types of APRN's (dpending upon your focus of study during master's program). Clinical nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists, nurse practitioners. So, all nurse practitioners are advanced practice nurses, but not all advanced practice nurses are nurse practitioners.
What does it take to become a psychiatric nurse?
Nurse practitioners generally hold a BS in nursing and MS in nursing.
Does Germany use Physician's Assistant or Nurse Practitioners in their practices?
I am German and the first time I heard about Physician's Assistant or Nurse Practitioners was in the USA.
Can nurse practitioners perform abortions?
Nurse practitioners are allowed to perform abortions in California, Montana, Vermont, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.
Do Nurse Practitioner have to be certified?
Nurse Practitioners are considered "Mid-level Providers/Practitioners," along with Clinical Nurse Specialists, Certified Nurse Midwives, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and Physician Assistants. Thus, yes they are registered and licensed.
Are osteopaths DO equivalent to nurse practitioners NP?
Osteopathic physicians and nurse practitioners may do may of the same types of work, but they are educated on different tracks.
Can nurse practitioners excuse you from work?
Yes, a nurse practitioner can excuse you from work.
What has the author Alba Mitchell written?
Alba Mitchell has written: 'Utilization of nurse practitioners in Ontario' -- subject(s): Community health services, Nurse practitioners
