Share your scholarly work at the ENRS 2027 Conference. School selection is required before submission; discuss the opportunity with your faculty mentor.
P.L. 2026, c.6 creates a conditional joint-protocol exemption for certain APNs providing primary or behavioral health care. Review its experience requirements and practice-setting limits before applying it to an acute care role.
Would align the aggravated-assault definition of health care professional with the Health Care Heroes Violence Prevention Act. Last posted Assembly action: referral to Appropriations on March 19, 2026. Follow the official tracker for changes.
Jenna Lynn Wallace’s family established an endowed scholarship to support Rutgers nurse practitioner students. Wallace earned her Rutgers AGACNP master’s degree in 2015.
My plan of study has two classes scheduled for the same time when I try to register. What do I do?
Please e-mail me with details so the course timing on the registration page is adjusted.
I have to take next semester off, what do I do?
Book a time to meet with me during office hours or speak to me directly BEFORE completing the following form: Maintaining Matriculation form. The Student Handbook is also a helpful resource for more details.
Will we be using Barkley’s for boards review?
While we are constantly exploring for optimal products to help our students succeed, at this time, we will continue using Barkley’s. Please share any other recommendations or suggestions that may help better prepare you to take the boards.
What Would You Do?
2 AM: Markedly Elevated BP
78-year-old woman hospitalized for pneumonia
Wakes at 2 am: BP 191/89, HR 61
No headache, chest pain, dyspnea, vision change or neurologic deficit.
Took evening metoprolol 25 mg; reports allergy to Norvasc
Hydralazine 10 mg IVP × 2: minimal effect
Lopressor 5 mg IVP: minimal effect; BP 181/80, HR 58
What’s your next move and why?
Answer in the next issue
Program Director
Hi everyone, and welcome to Sign Out! I’m glad you’re part of our Rutgers AGACNP community. Whether you’re just beginning the program, preparing for your next clinical experience, or looking ahead to graduation, I want you to feel welcome, connected, and supported.
Sign Out gives us another way to stay in touch beyond the classroom and clinical setting—to share useful updates, explore a few acute care pearls, and celebrate the people and milestones that make this community ours. To our faculty, clinical partners, alumni, and colleagues: welcome, and thank you for the experience and encouragement you bring.
Please send me your questions, ideas, and good news, and reach out when something feels uncertain. I’d love to hear how things are going for you and what would make this space more useful. I look forward to learning with you.
