Articles for advanced practice providers, including nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified registered nurse anesthetists, and nurse midwives. Topics cover scope-of-practice questions, collaborative and supervisory agreements, and the corporate and compliance issues that come with launching or running an independent practice.
Texas takes a different approach to nurse practitioner practice than states that allow broad independent practice. This guide explains physician delegation, collaborative agreements, prescriptive authority, and the requirements Texas NPs should understand.
New York nurse practitioners face different collaboration requirements depending on their qualifying practice experience. This guide explains the 3,600-hour rule, what collaborative agreements and practice protocols must address, and what changes when an NP qualifies for independent practice.
Wisconsin’s APRN Modernization Act changes the rules for nurse practitioner collaborative agreements and independent practice. Learn when collaboration is required, when it is optional, and what Wisconsin NPs should consider before ending an existing agreement.
Most Illinois nurse practitioners are required to sign a collaborating physician agreement before they can treat patients. Before you sign, learn what Illinois law requires, which clauses put your license at risk, and how to protect your practice.
California law now allows qualifying nurse practitioners to practice without standardized procedures under specific circumstances. Learn how the 103 and 104 NP pathways affect practice authority and independent practice in California.
Illinois APRN Full Practice Authority allows qualifying nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, and clinical nurse specialists to practice without a physician collaborative agreement. Learn the eligibility requirements, application process, prescribing rules, and what it means to open your own practice.
Illinois has joined a growing number of states in granting advanced practice registered nurses full practice authority. What are the practical implications for APRNs right now?
Legally, medical services must be provided by physicians or within a physician-owned entity. Does this mean that other entrepreneurial-minded healthcare professionals can’t open a medical spa business? Not exactly. Read on to learn more.
