In late June, the Ontario Government announced that it is consulting with the College of Nurses of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on expanding the scope of practice for nurse practitioners. The ...

The California Department of Public Health sent a letter to hospitals last week clarifying the scope of practice for certified nurse anesthetists. The state guidance was applauded by physician ...

On June 27, 2023, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed into law Public Act 23-204, “An Act Concerning the State Budget for the Biennium Ending June 30, 2025, and Making Appropriations Therefor, and ...

Legislation giving independence practice rights to certified registered nurse anesthetists was signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday. Under HB 4359, now Public Act 53 of 2021, certified ...

California Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 1237 (SB 1237), broadening the certified nurse midwife (CNM) scope of practice, among other changes to the Nursing Practice Act and other Sections of the ...

Clinical nurse specialists are deployed in roles across health systems, but many are unable to apply their full scope of practice, according to a new survey. The National Association of Clinical Nurse ...

A bill that would allow mental health professionals to conduct evaluations via teleconference or video was defeated in the state Senate Health and Welfare Committee on Wednesday. Sen. Julie Denton, ...

California lawmakers are considering expanding nurse practitioners’ scope of care, according to a Kaiser Health News report. The bill, SB 491, would allow nurse practitioners in the state to practice ...