The question “should nurses practice to the full extent of their education and training?” seems unreasonable and absurd like “why to learn how to fly if your wings will be cut off right after?” However, the answer is not so obvious because of the complexity of the medical system.
This issue concerns advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) including nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists, and nurse midwives, who have master’s or doctoral degrees and passed national certification exams. Their education and training doesn’t define their scope-of-practice but is determined by state laws that limit it.
Many states allow APRNs to diagnose illnesses or prescribe medications only under the direct supervision of a
This issue concerns advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) including nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists, and nurse midwives, who have master’s or doctoral degrees and passed national certification exams. Their education and training doesn’t define their scope-of-practice but is determined by state laws that limit it.
Many states allow APRNs to diagnose illnesses or prescribe medications only under the direct supervision of a