There are studies that have compared entry modes with the influence of culture. For instance, firms in uncertainty avoidance countries will prefer joint ventures acquisitions because of their lower uncertainty concerning management of this organizational type (Konut & Singh, 1998).
APRN-BC is a credential that stands for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Board Certified. That means that the person is a registered nurse with at least a master's degree in nursing who has training past the basic level of nursing and who has passed a national credentialing exam.
Because an APRN may work in any of these specialties, it is impossible to say what type of work environment or special skills cover the entire profession. APRNs may work in virtually any healthcare setting including hospital, ambulatory clinics, or long-term care facilities.