A new bill proposed by state Rep. Jesse Topper would allow nurse practitioners to practice without the current requirement of a collaborative agreement with a physician. Nurse practitioners have advanced educations, usually a master's or doctoral degree, and can do many tasks that doctors can do, such as prescribe medication, order lab and diagnostic studies, and sign death certificates. House Bill 765, introduced last week, would grant full practice authority to nurse practitioners and end the business contracts they are required to have with two physicians. Nurse practitioners say the change would rid them of unnecessary bureaucracy and allow them to better reach rural communities.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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