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• Scope of Practice – Proposed changes
  • FAQs: Changing nursing regulation
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• Volunteer Opportunities
  • Academic Reference Group: Recruiting new members
  • Develop exam questions for Nurse Practitioner registration exams
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  • Participate in the REx-PN practice analysis in Fall 2024
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  • COVID-19: Practice resources
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Maintain Your Membership

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