IVIG has become extremely expensive, at an estimated $100 per gram. At a typical dosage of 1g/kg body weight, a 154-pound (70 kg) person would therefore need 70 grams of IVIG, costing $7000 for each monthly infusion for the drug alone (without associated facility or nursing costs).
Nurse Practitioner. The nurse practitioner is a registered nurse who possesses additional preparation and skills in physical diagnosis, psychosocial assessment, and management of health and illness needs in primary health care. There are three methods to qualify for certification as a nurse practitioner with the. .dvanced Practice Certification. The Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) certifies public health nurses and advanced practice nurses. Advanced practice nurses include nurse practitioners, nurse-midwives, clinical nurse specialists, and nurse anesthetists. The. also maintains a listing of psychiatric/mental health nurses.
The fee for certification and initial registration to practice as a nurse practitioner (NP) in each specialty practice area is $85. ($50 certificate application fee plus a $35 fee for initial registration.).Fees are subject to change. Your NP registration certificate will authorize you to practice as a NP for 3 years. 2  You must renew your NP registration and your RN registration with NYSED in order to continue practicing as a nurse practitioner.