Keywords

APRNs, healthcare reform, legislative update, nurse practitioners

 

Authors

  1. Phillips, Susanne J. MSN, FNP-BC

Abstract

Abstract: The 2012 legislative session marked significant accomplishments for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) across the country. Despite attempts by medical boards and state physician organizations to limit current practice authority, APRNs succeeded in improving access to APRN care in several states.