Institute:Office of National Coordinator (ONC) Workforce Training Curriculum
Component:The Culture of Health Care
Unit:Nursing Care Processes
Lecture:Nursing roles, responsibilities, and work settings
Slide content:Education and Licensing of APNs Three steps to becoming an APN: Earn an RN license and work as an RN Earn a masters degree or higher in nursing Meet state requirements to work as an APN APNs are also called advanced practice registered nurses 15
Slide notes:To obtain work, APNs must already be licensed as RNs and have work experience as RNs. They also must earn a masters or higher degree in nursing, and they must meet their states requirements to work as an APN. APNs are also called advanced practice registered nurses . 15