INACF Publications
Reducing 30-Day Readmissions in Patients With Alcohol Use Disorder
Publications
Dr. Laveena Meriga published her DNP project (Quality Improvement project) in the Journal of Nurse Practitioners in Sept 2024, titled: “Reducing 30-Day Readmissions With Alcohol Use Disorder" among veterans at Tampa VA Hospital.
Spiritual Distress Screening by Nurses to Increase Comprehensive Spiritual Support of Patients
New publication by our General Board member, Archana Nair, BSN, RN
This project aimed to address a gap in nurses' awareness of spiritual care and comprehensive spiritual support of patients in a breast oncology clinic at a National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated Comprehensive Cancer center through interdisciplinary collaboration with chaplaincy.
Professional Development
Tips on Writing Order of Credentials:
👉 Rule of thumb: commas between each category, no periods in credentials (except some academic degrees like Ph.D. where both styles are acceptable).
1️⃣ Highest academic degree(s)
List the highest degree first (e.g., PhD, DNP, MSN, BSN).
Only list the highest degree in each discipline (you don’t need both BSN and MSN).
2️⃣ Licensure
This shows you are legally permitted to practice.
Examples: RN, LPN, APRN.
3️⃣ State designations or requirements
If applicable for practice in certain states (e.g., NP-C, LCSW).
4️⃣ National certifications
Specialty certifications awarded by nationally recognized boards.
Examples: CCRN, CEN, CNOR, OCN.
5️⃣ Awards, honors, or fellowships
Examples: FAAN (Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing), FNP.
Examples
Maria Lopez, PhD, RN, FAAN
James Smith, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Jane Doe, MSN, RN, CCRN
