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¹Susanne J. Phillips is a family NP and senior associate dean and clinical professor at the Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing, University of California, Irvine in Irvine, Calif.

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Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) made significant legislative gains in 2025, expanding practice and prescribing authority nationwide. Momentum is building to remove barriers and improve patient access to APRN care.

Keywords:

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Healthcare Policy
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Health Services Research

Background:

The advanced practice registered nursing (APRN) profession is influenced by evolving state legislation and regulations.
Understanding these changes is crucial for APRN practice and patient care access.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive analysis of 2025 state-by-state legislative and regulatory changes affecting APRNs.
To identify progress and persistent challenges in APRN practice authority and utilization.

Main Methods:

Analysis of survey data from authorities in all 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C.
Review of statutory and regulatory changes enacted or passed in 2025 impacting APRN practice.

Main Results:

Significant progress observed in 2025 towards full practice authority and prescriptive authority expansion for APRNs.
Key themes include administrative modernization, independent prescribing pathways, and improved reimbursement parity.
Challenges persist regarding transition-to-practice periods and equitable payment models.

Conclusions:

Accelerating momentum exists to dismantle barriers to APRN practice.
Increased APRN utilization is key to enhancing healthcare access, quality, and cost-effectiveness.