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1Susanne J. Phillips is an associate clinical professor and coordinator, Family Nurse Practitioner Concentration, at the University of California, Irvine.
The Nurse Practitioner
|December 19, 2013
Summary
Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) are advancing healthcare access in the US. They are actively influencing state legislation and regulations to improve healthcare delivery nationwide.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare policy
- Nursing practice
- Health services research
Background:
- Healthcare access and delivery are evolving in the United States.
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) play a crucial role in this landscape.
- Legislative and regulatory frameworks significantly impact healthcare services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the ongoing legislative and regulatory efforts by APRNs.
- To understand how these efforts aim to amend statutes and regulations.
- To analyze the impact of these changes on healthcare access and delivery.
Main Methods:
- Review of state-level legislative and regulatory processes.
- Analysis of statutes and regulations pertaining to APRN practice.
- Tracking of policy changes enacted or amended by APRNs.
Main Results:
- APRNs are actively engaged in policy-making across various states.
- Legislative and regulatory amendments are being pursued to expand APRN scope of practice.
- These efforts are contributing to the growth of healthcare access and delivery.
Conclusions:
- APRNs are instrumental in shaping healthcare policy.
- Successful legislative and regulatory actions by APRNs enhance healthcare delivery.
- The continued engagement of APRNs is vital for improving healthcare access in the US.
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