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Hi Kristi,
This is a very interesting post regarding the IOM report for advanced practice nurses in the future. You state “that more autonomy with APRNs will be very beneficial.” One of the key recommendations of the IOM report is for “nurses should achieve higher levels of education and training through an improved education system that promotes seamless academic progression” (IOM, 2011). By allowing APRNs to have more autonomy, there will a higher chance of the population to have more access to the health care system. There is a high rate of physician shortage and by allowing the APRNs to have more autonomy, this will help bridge the gap of available providers for patient care. The APRNs can work collaboratively with the physician and other

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