Advanced Practice in Nursing
A bachelor of science degree in nursing from
Thomas More College (program accredited by the National League for
Nursing) prepares the nurse for entry into one of the advanced
practice nursing specialties.
Nurse Anethestist
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) are anesthesia
specialists who administer approximately 65% of the 26 million
anesthetics given to patients each year in the US. Education
qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a master’s
degree in nurse anesthesia. A PhD is also available.
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Nurse Practitioner
A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse who has advanced
education and clinical training in a health care specialty.
Recognized as expert health care providers, nurse practitioners
deliver basic health care for infants, children, adults, and
families in a wide range of outpatient and inpatient settings. Nurse
practitioners may prescribe medication, and in many states practice
independently without physician collaboration or supervision. Most
nurse practitioners are prepared in master’s degree programs, and
some receive certification requiring additional clinical training
beyond the master’s degree.
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Clinical Nurse Specialist
A Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is a masters prepared, advanced
practice nurse whose care focuses on a specific patient population
(critical care, geriatrics, pediatrics, etc.). A CNS divides her
time into five general areas- clinical practice, teaching, research,
consulting, and management. Clinical Nurse Specialists may prescribe
medication, and in some states practice independently without
physician collaboration or supervision.
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Nurse-Midwife
Nurse-midwifery practice is the independent management of women’s
health care, focusing particularly on pregnancy, childbirth, the
postpartum period, care of the newborn, and the family planning and
gynecological needs of women.
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