There are studies that have compared entry modes with the influence of culture. For instance, firms in uncertainty avoidance countries will prefer joint ventures acquisitions because of their lower uncertainty concerning management of this organizational type (Konut & Singh, 1998).
APRN-BC is a credential that stands for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Board Certified. That means that the person is a registered nurse with at least a master's degree in nursing who has training past the basic level of nursing and who has passed a national credentialing exam.
Although the definition of APRN was simple in its original incarnation, the rapid expansion of patient needs and variety as well as demands for care providers has led to a proliferation of definitions for the APRN, leading to confusion when defining the role and practice of an APRN.