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 ...
Rules that allow for this expanded scope without requiring physician collaboration vary by state. Currently in the US, 27 ...
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 a move intended to give veterans more timely access to healthcare, the Department of Veterans Affairs will expand the scope of practice of most advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who work ...
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 ...
According to physicians and APRNs surveyed by Medscape, patients have mixed opinions on physician assistants and nurse practitioners working independently. For its 2022 “Evolving Scope of Practice” ...
The Mississippi House has passed a bill that will allow advanced practice nurses to treat patients outside of a collaboration agreement with a physician after accruing 8,000 hours of experience, the ...
Only 16 of the state's 58 counties have the supply of physicians recommended by the federal government. In addition, the Association of American Medical Colleges says that nearly 30% of California's ...
Wichita abortion provider Aria Medical Clinic is suing in a Topeka court over a Kansas law prohibiting APRNs from prescribing ...
As we enter a new year and a new decade, many states have enacted legislation affecting the roles of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in terms of practice authority, reimbursement, and ...
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 ...