Advanced practice professionals (APP) have medical training but are not physicians. APPs have more advanced training and independence than do allied health professionals, and they play an increasingly important role in today’s healthcare industry. Some states allow independent practice by nurse...
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As physician shortages accelerate, healthcare institutions should expect to see a rise in the volume of requests for and from advanced practice professionals (APP). Today’s rapidly evolving healthcare industry demands that we extend our reach beyond the well-established APP groups— advanced...
The North Carolina Medical Board will discontinue its practice of conducting annual, random site visits at physician assistant (PA) practice locations.
Privileges are permissions that have been granted to a physician or other licensed independent practitioner to provide specific patient care services, which may include the ability to admit, treat, manage, and perform procedures. The term “privileging” refers to the process the hospital and...
About 800,000 nurses plan to leave the workforce by 2027, according to research conducted by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. That number includes 188,962 RNs younger than 40 years old. There are currently 4.5 million registered nurses.