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State law fact sheet: a summary of nurse practitioner scope of practice laws, in effect April 2016
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Jan. 2, 2018
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Description:Nurse Practitioner Practice Authority by State & D.C. In Effect April 2016
The demand for primary care services in the U.S has significantly increased with nationwide health care transformation, a growing senior population and a large number of individuals suffering from chronic conditions. As physician shortages are projected to increase, locating providers to meet the demand for primary care is increasingly important. Nurse practitioners (NPs) are commonly cited as one solution for addressing physician shortages.
Nurse practitioners’ authority to treat patients is regulated through state scope of practice (SOP) acts, state medical and nursing board regulations, professional licensing and other laws. State laws vary greatly and many states require NPs to practice in collaboration with or under the supervision of another health care professional.
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SLFS_NSOP_508.pdf
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