I am an APRN. An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is a nurse who has achieved an advanced education (master's or doctorate) and training that prepares them to assess, diagnose, treat and prescribe medica- tions to patients in both primary and specialty care. APRNS take care of people from their first breath to their last, in providers' offices, homes and hospitals. The number of APRNS in Hawai'i doubled over the last decade. They work in every community statewide, including our most rural towns. HIVIN STITE GENTER FOR NURSING Comnecing Nurses. Transforming Healthcare. I am an APRN. An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is a nurse who has achieved an advanced education (master's or doctorate) and training that prepares them to assess, diagnose, treat and prescribe medica- tions to patients in both primary and specialty care. APRNS take care of people from their first breath to their last, in providers' offices, homes and hospitals. The number of APRNS in Hawai'i doubled over the last decade. They work in every community statewide, including our most rural towns. HIVIN STITE GENTER FOR NURSING Comnecing Nurses. Transforming Healthcare.