We are facing a kairos moment in advanced practice nursing -- a time when current events align in such a way that significant and rapid change is possible. A professional turf battle is raging as to ...
Researchers say reforming state and local rules for advanced practice providers can boost productivity, lower cost of care, and improve access to healthcare services. Expanding the scope of practice ...
Federal regulators say a bill in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives that would allow nurse practitioners to practice independently and write prescriptions would spur competition, improve access ...
With clinical staffing woes an ongoing concern, new Senate legislation seeks to expand the ability of advanced practice nurses (APRNs) to provide care with less oversight from physicians. Sen. Jeff ...
In December, the Veteran Affairs (VA) issued a final rule to provide full practice authority to advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) such as nurse practitioners (NPs) working in the VA system.
As the American Medical Association works to block state laws from broadening the scope of advanced practice registered nurses, seven states have explored expanding APRNs’ roles. Four states where ...
To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Kansas is now the 26th state to pass similar legislation ...
A new Delaware law giving nurse practitioners more practice authority is being praised by the profession's national organization, but state doctors are skeptical of its real impact. Delaware has ...
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Should nurse practitioners practice independently in every state?
Starting in the 1970s, states began regulating nurse practitioner (NP) practice beyond the scope of registered nurse licensure. Decades later, legislation in some states continues to affect practice ...
As a proud member of Indiana’s retail clinic community, where advanced practice registered nurses deliver affordable, convenient and high-quality care to patients every day, I am compelled to address ...
Just as primary care provider shortages are becoming acute, retail-based clinics in pharmacies and grocery stores are set to fill the gap in accessible patient care. Yet in some states, access to this ...
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