| To be a qualified Advanced Practical Nurse (APN), you have to be a registered nurse who has passed a masters or doctoral degree in nursing. In addition, experience and in-depth knowledge in the field are an added advantage. The qualification of Advanced Practical Nurse is also known as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), and includes several other certificate programs such as Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and so on. The University of Phoenix among others offers courses and programs in Advanced Practical Nursing. Check out the links below for more information. |
