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.
There are approximately 18,000 licensed acupuncturists in the U.S. Out of that number, it is estimated that about 12,000 are actively in practice and that over 50% of those practice in the coastal states of California and New York.