Many organizations, events, concepts, and theoretical frameworks drive innovation and advancement in nursing. With our profession currently reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, there couldn’t be a better time for nurses to gather together and envision the future. […]
Magnet and the Advancement of the Nursing Profession Read More »
UCI Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing Assistant Professor Nakia Best doesn’t tend to exaggerate: When she makes a statement, she has the data to back it up and says kids are healthier when school nurses are in the
‘If Kids Aren’t Healthy, They Can’t Learn’ Read More »
As the Sunflower State considers legislation, House Bill 2279, to address primary care provider shortages, a new statewide survey of Kansas voters shows broad bipartisan support to make it easier for patients to choose nurse practitioners (NPs) as their primary
Is Kansas Ready to Give Nurse Practitioners FPA? Read More »
As nurse practitioners celebrate their profession during the week of November 7-13, they can bask in the knowledge that NPs are more valued than ever – and that the future for their profession looks bright. Trends such as the need
Demand for NPs Just Keeps Growing Read More »
The current Medicare reimbursement policy for nurse practitioners (NPs) allows NPs to directly bill Medicare for services that they perform, but they are reimbursed at only 85% of the physician rate. A growing number of states are granting full practice
OJIN Authors: Reimburse NPs at 100% Parity with Physicians Read More »
A new link has been added to the Nurse Licensure Compact. In February 2022, Vermont will become the 35th state to allow nurses from other states to practice and treat patients without re-licensure. State legislators are also seeking other ways
Vermont is 35th State to Join Nurse Licensure Compact Read More »
If there are any silver linings to the towering black cloud that is the COVID-19 pandemic, one of them is the relaxation of restrictions on advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to allow these practitioners to deliver care during this health
Study Looks at APRN Practice Regulations During COVID-19 Read More »
When it comes to caring for patients suffering from COVID-19, nurse practitioners (NPs), as you might expect, are making a major contribution. Some 61% of NPs are treating patients who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, according to a recent survey
Survey: Nurse Practitioners on the Frontlines during COVID-19 Read More »
As New York state climbs the steep face of its COVID-19 curve, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) issued an executive order vastly widening the scope of practice for some healthcare providers and absolving physicians of certain risks and responsibilities. Among the order’s provisions:
Cuomo Loosens Reins on NPs, PAs, and More Read More »
After years of opposition from the Florida Medical Association and seven years of passing in the state House but not in the Senate, the bill to allow Floridian Nurse Practitioners full practice authority has finally been passed. Starting in July
Florida Nurse Practitioners Gain Full Practice Authority Read More »
