So, for example, instant oatmeal in the packets is more glycemic than quick-cooking oats, which in turn are more glycemic than steel-cut oats. The Glycemic Index can give us ideas about which foods will raise blood sugar more, although the index itself has its flaws.
Advanced practice nurses, sometimes abbreviated as APRNs, are registered nurses who have continued their studies and developed new nursing skills. To become an APRN, an RN must first have a bachelor's degree and must then return to school for a graduate degree in order to practice. There are four basic types of APRNs.
The difference between being a physician and being an advanced practice nurse is the approach. The medical model is more interested in fixing the medical problem. The nursing model is interested in helping the patient live the best life they can live. It's subtle, but important.