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Aprn: What Does It Stand For?, Julie G. Stewart Mar 2003

Aprn: What Does It Stand For?, Julie G. Stewart

Nursing Faculty Publications

The American Nurses' Association (ANA) has advocated that all advanced practice nurses have one title, APRN. The various titles have been confusing for not only lay people, but also health professionals. Educational programs and requirements for advanced practice obviously are quite different, depending on what degree and certification one is aiming for.