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Penn State Altoona professor authors book on nursing theory

Kerrie Coleman, assistant teaching professor in nursing at Penn State Altoona, has written the book “Nursing Theory, a Practical Tool for the Advanced Practice Nurse in the Post-Pandemic Era.” An ... read more

Gov. Tony Evers again vetoes bill to allow advance practice nurses to work independently in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Medical Society and other doctor groups opposed the bill that would let nurse practitioners and other nurses with advanced degrees work without collaborative agreements with doctors. read more

10 Nursing Certifications To Consider

but nurses with a master’s in nursing (MSN) usually need certification in their specialty areas to gain advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) licensure. Pro Tip Most nursing certifications ... read more

How To Become A Family Nurse Practitioner: A Step-By-Step Guide

Initial certification costs $395, with discounts available for members of AANP, the American Nurses Association and the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association. The FNP certification ... read more

How long is nursing school? It depends on your career goals

but shorter programs may mean a job title as a licensed practical or vocational nurse. Longer programs can lead to an advanced practice registered nurse title. Becoming a nurse takes an average of ... read more

The state of nurse pay, work-life balance

The "2024 Nurse Salary and Work-Life Report" surveyed 3,662 nurses between Sept. 13 and Oct. 13. Here are eight key findings: The registered nurse median salary increased 2.6%, but the median APRN ... read more

New Poll: Overwhelming Voter Support in Missouri for Full Practice Authority for Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses

voters support Full Practice Authority for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) such as Nurse practitioners. The poll was commissioned by the Missouri Nurses Association (MONA). This ... read more

Effort to expand nurses' authority fails again with Gov. Tony Evers veto

MADISON – A legislative effort to expand the scope of authority for some Wisconsin nurses failed for the second time with a veto from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday, although the ... read more

How Georgia nurse anesthetists’ pay compares nationwide

Although the health care pros make a good wage for the Peach State, their salary is slightly below average nationwide ... read more

Gov. Tony Evers again vetoes bill to allow advance practice nurses to work independently in Wisconsin

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers again vetoed a bill to allow advanced practice nurses to work independently, a move that two years ago led the state nursing board chair to resign in protest. read more