Full practice authority would mean NPs could practice independently from physicians, says this nurse practitioner.
On this episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Wendy Wright, nurse practitioner and owner and president at Wright & Associates Family Healthcare, about why nurse practitioners should be granted full practice authority. Tune in to hear her insights.
G Hatfield is the CNO editor for HealthLeaders.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The lack of full practice authority means that nurse practitioners have to get their work signed off by physicians, which can take up time and resources.
Full practice authority allows nurse practitioners to provide care to a wider range of patients and to clearly define their value in the healthcare system.