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Scope of practice for APNs (advanced practice nurses). Discussion.
G Brehm1, K Dontje, E H Gulleksom
1Morenci Area Hospital, MI, USA.
Michigan Health & Hospitals
|April 7, 1997
Summary
Michigan legislation proposed granting Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) independent prescribing authority. This would expand the list of licensed health practitioners currently authorized to prescribe medications.
Area of Science:
- Health Policy
- Nursing Practice
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Michigan introduced legislation in 1996 and 1997 concerning Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) prescriptive authority.
- Current Michigan law restricts independent prescribing rights to specific health practitioners.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the legislative efforts in Michigan to grant independent prescriptive authority to Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs).
- To identify the scope of proposed changes to existing prescribing regulations for APNs.
Main Methods:
- Review of Michigan state legislative records from 1996 and 1997.
- Analysis of proposed bill text regarding APN prescriptive authority.
Main Results:
- Two bills were introduced in the Michigan legislature to amend the state's prescribing laws.
- The proposed legislation aimed to include registered professional nurses with specialty certification among independent prescribers.
Conclusions:
- The legislative attempts highlight a push to expand the role and autonomy of APNs in Michigan.
- Successful enactment would broaden the scope of practice for certified APNs, aligning with national trends in advanced practice nursing.