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.
1. PURPOSE: To outline a policy and procedure for requesting approval of Scope of Practice and Standardized Procedures for nurse Practitioners (NPs), as well as define the scope of practice and standardized procedures of the NPâs within the [ Enter name of facility ].ll Standardized Procedures are to be approved by the NP, collaborating physician, Director of the Service Line, Nurse Executive, and the Chief of Staff. The NP and collaborating physician will review the Scope of Practice and. standardized procedures for that NP annually and when modification is deemed necessary.