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.
California's Nurse Practitioner Supervision Laws. Sorry NP's, nurse practitioners practicing in California are not allowed to go solo. State law requires that NP's practice in collaboration with a physician.Each physician can supervise no more than four drug-prescribing NP's.nique Educational Requirements for Nurse Practitioners in California. Although nurse practitioners working in California cannot practice independently, they are still a pretty lucky bunch. NP's in this sunny state are not required to take the national nurse practitioner certification exam.