Nurse Practitioners: State Practice Environment
Nurse Practitioners are the fastest growing primary care workforce and proved to be instrumental in reducing barriers to care and fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
But NPs scope of practice varies by state, limiting their ability to practice or prescribe. What are the NP practice regulations for your state? Click the map to view the latest NP scope of practice by state, provided by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
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