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Thursday, May 09, 2013

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California Weighs Expanded Role For Nurse Practitioners

Nurse Practioner Tina Clark examines Anastacia Casperson at the Glide Health Clinic in San Francisco.

May 9, 2013 KXJZSome 15 states are expected to consider giving advanced practice nurses more independence and authority this year. It's part of a push to meet increased demand for primary care as more people get insurance under the health law.

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Tuesday, June 26, 2012

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Convenience And Efficiency Fuel Boom In Retail Clinics

Shanda Johnson, right, a nurse practitioner, interviews patient Bill Gilligan at a MinuteClinic at the CVS drug store in North Brunswick, N.J.

June 26, 2012 KHNWalk-in clinics are getting traction with consumers, hospitals and retailers. A visit to a clinic costs less than one to the doctor or hospital emergency room. And the clinics present less of a hassle.

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Monday, June 06, 2011

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June 6th: What's On Today's Show

In the second hour, guests talk about growing tension between doctors and nurses in many hospital rooms.

June 6, 2011 In the first hour of Talk of the Nation, immigration crackdowns on employers, and the future of The New York Times. In the second hour, tensions between doctors and nurses, and comedian Aisha Tyler.

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