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Utah Grants Full Practice Authority to Nurse Practitioners

Health Leaders | Nursing

We applaud Utah for recognizing the need to update laws and make the most of their healthcare workforce," said April Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN , president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). "In territories, to adopt FPA. "We We look forward to more states following suit."

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Leveling the Playing Field for Rural Health Providers

Health Leaders | Nursing

Simply put, specialists tend to live and work in well-populated areas, where they can work near large health systems and have access to a large patient base. The only time you'll likely find a gastroenterologist or neurologist in rural America is if they've retired there. Nursing groups denounced the policy amendment.

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Capitol HILL DAY and Membership Assembly 2023

American Nurse

The Assembly concluded by celebrating the wonderful years of commitment and success from Larissa Cole as she retires from her role as the CEO of ANA Enterprise and shared the process for her replacement. The day was rewarding, and we believe our Kansas Nursing Voice was heard. Attending the ANA Membership Assembly is an amazing experience.

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Nurse Leaders Are Critical to the Future of Nursing

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Expanding access to care: Nurse-led clinics, mobile health units, and telehealth services have increased access to healthcare for underserved communities. Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) are leading primary care initiatives , particularly in rural and low-income urban areas where physician shortages are severe.