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April N. Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP- BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN

About April N.

April Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP- BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN, is president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She has 30 years of experience in health care and 18 years as an acute care nurse practitioner. Currently, she is Associate Dean for Clinical and Community Partnerships, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, with oversight for several nurse-led community practices.

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States With Full Practice Authority Ensure Access to Nurse Practitioners

By April N. Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP- BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN Jul 29, 2022

AANP President April Kapu explains how residents in states with Full Practice Authority legislation benefit from expanded, excellent quality care.

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