I am a physician. I studied outside of the United States, and I have been practicing for quite some time. I wish to become a Nurse Practitioner within the United States. There are many reasons for changing my focus in my career choice while working to stay within the same...

Adolescent substance abuse is a serious problem within the United States today, with 9.7 percent of youth between the ages of 12 and 17 admitting to illicit drug usage within thirty days of their interview date in 2000 (CRC Health Group, 2013). The question becomes not whether or not there...

My mother’s brain aneurysm in December 2000 was a turning point. That tragic night I believed I was losing my mother. I had never experienced such overwhelming fear. A loving and compassionate nurse not only cared for my mother, but gave me the hope I needed. I had always enjoyed...

The Advanced Practice Nursing Consensus WorkGroup and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing APRN Committee collaborated to develop the Consensus Model for APRN Regulation. The model recognizes four essential elements of nursing practice that are licensure, accreditation, certification, and education (APRN Joint Dialogue Group, 2008, p. 6). Additionally,...

Practicing as an Advanced Practice Nurse in North Carolina means a commitment to honor the rules, regulations, and practice scope established by the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON). The NCBON operates similarly to other nursing boards nationwide. This paper reviews the scope of practice, prescriptive privileges and attainment, and...