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APRNs are part of the interprofessional team providing healthcare to patients and families, depending on the area of their training. The majority of APRNs in the US are nurse practitioners in primary care.[21] These advanced-trained nurses are at the forefront of healthcare, expanding access, especially in rural and underserved areas, for the American public. They provide much-needed education in preventive care to patients and families to keep them healthy. All APRNs are licensed to practice, and most have the autonomy and authority to prescribe medications and therapies in direct patient care. All interprofessional healthcare providers should work closely together to ensure safe, high-quality patient care and deliver cost-effective treatments. Barriers should be eliminated to enable APRNs to practice to the extent of their education and training, benefiting patient care and reducing healthcare costs.[27]
The collaboration of APRNs and physicians has been ongoing to provide quality, safe, and cost-effective healthcare to patients. They are part of the healthcare team. The addition of APRNs has expanded public access to healthcare. APRNs are registered nurses with advanced education and specialized training to provide patient care. They are always malleable, adapting to practice changes and pushing the boundaries to benefit patients, communities, organizations, systems, society, and humanity.