APRN Practice
In Arkansas, the designation of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is given to currently licensed Arkansas registered nurses who have current authorization by the State Board of Nursing to engage in advanced practice nursing activities, have completed a Master’s of Nursing education and achieved National Certification as a certified APRN. APRN practice activities include, but are not limited to: advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referrals, consultations and other modalities for individuals, groups or communities across the lifespan for health promotion or health maintenance and for those who are experiencing acute or chronic disease, illness, trauma or other life altering events in which rehabilitative, and/or palliative interventions are necessary. APRN practice is defined to include those activities within the APRNs authorized clinical category, scope of practice competencies, and accepted standards of advanced practice nursing.
APRNs practice in the inpatient and ambulatory settings at Conway Regional and in our clinics.