Assignment Instructions
Research legislation that has occurred within the last 5 years at the state or federal level as a result of nurse advocacy. Describe the legislation and what was accomplished. What additional steps need to be taken to continue advocacy for this issue?
Sample Answer
The APRN Modernization Act exemplifies how coordinated nurse advocacy can reshape state and federal scope-of-practice policy. Nursing organizations lobbied for full practice authority, reduced supervisory barriers, and expanded Medicare reimbursement for advanced practice registered nurses. Continued advocacy is needed to align remaining states with the National Council of State Boards of Nursing consensus model and to preserve pandemic-era practice flexibilities.
References
American Association of Nurse Practitioners. (2024). State practice environment. https://www.aanp.org/advocacy/state/state-practice-environment