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.
There are several steps to becoming an orthopedic nurse practitioner (ONP). Prior education, certification and clinical practice are among the requirements for being accepted into an nurse practitioner program. Here is a step-by-step path you can take to become an orthopedic nurse practitioner. 1  1. Become a registered nurse. 2  2. Apply to nurse practitioner programs accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).