Updated January 31, 2017. Dark spots, also known as hyperpigmentation and age spots, are a common skin problem that grows increasingly more common with age. They can be frustrating to deal with as they seemingly appear out of nowhere, and they can also be a somewhat embarrassing indicator of age.
Scope of practice guidelines for advanced nursing professions varies by state. Currently, 21 states and the District of Columbia have approved âfull practiceâ status for Nurse Practitioners, allowing them to assess, diagnose, interpret diagnostic tests, and prescribe medications independently.
In 2008 the Council of Australian Governments decided to establish a single National Registration and Accreditation Scheme for 10 health professions. There is a National Board for each profession. AHPRA is the single agency that supports the Boards and the National Scheme.AHPRA has offices in each state and territory, with the head office in Melbourne. A further four health professions joined the scheme from 1 July 2012, including Chinese medicine practitioners.here is a National Board for each profession. AHPRA is the single agency that supports the Boards and the National Scheme. AHPRA has offices in each state and territory, with the head office in Melbourne. A further four health professions joined the scheme from 1 July 2012, including Chinese medicine practitioners.