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The Path to Certification for Emergency Nurse Practitioners

AENJ: Current Issue

Availability of a certification for emergency nurse practitioners (ENPs) has had an arduous path. Certification serves to validate the knowledge, skills, and experience required for clinical practice.

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Executive Leadership and Entrepreneurship of Emergency Nurse Practitioners: Pioneering Pathways in Emergency Care

AENJ: Current Issue

For more than five decades, emergency nurse practitioners have developed partnerships and led improvements in emergency care delivery. Through these endeavors the quality of patient care has been amplified and access to emergency care has been augmented.

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The American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners: The First Years

AENJ: Current Issue

Kyle Kincaid, founded the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners (AAENP) to support nurse practitioners working in emergency care. With initial support from 39 dedicated individuals, AAENP was incorporated in Texas and received pro bono management from an association management company.

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Historical Evolution of Emergency Nurse Practitioner Education: A Comprehensive Review

AENJ: Current Issue

This manuscript explores the historical evolution of emergency nurse practitioner (ENP) education from its inception to its current state. It discusses key milestones, innovative leaders, curricular approaches and current program characteristics.

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Founding a Professional Organization: An Interview with American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners’ Founder, Dr. Elda Ramirez

AENJ: Current Issue

The creation of the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners (AAENP) marked a significant milestone in the professionalization of emergency nurse practitioners (ENPs).

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Breaking Barriers and Navigating the Future of Emergency Care: The Role of the Emergency Nurse Practitioner

AENJ: Current Issue

Over the past two decades, the emergency nurse practitioner (ENP) role has significantly enhanced emergency care in the United States. With the increasing complexity of emergency care, ENPs have expanded into nontraditional settings, necessitating regulatory updates to maintain patient safety.

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10th Anniversary of the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners

AENJ: Current Issue

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