Category: Health Care Policies

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June 2017 – Moore On Health attended the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) National Conference in Philadelphia, PA and it was amazing! The level of engagement, continue education opportunities and network in indescribable. As an advance practice registered nurse (APRN) it is imperative to support and attend such conferences. 

Standing tall with American Association of Nurse Practitioners President Cindy Cooke DNP, FNP-C, FAANP and President Elect Joyce M. Knestrick, PhD, C-FNP, FAANP

#AANP17We are NPs Revolutionizing Health Care – join us at American Association of Nurse Practitioners. 

Did you know that the number of #nursepractitioner students graduating annually has doubled since 2012?

We need #FullPracticeAuthority across the board. #AANP17

As APRNs we have a responsibility to stay connected and add a voice to the health care policies impacting our patients, community and profession. 

Moore on Health standing tall with American Association of Nurse Practitioners California State Representatives (South): Theresa Brown, RN, MSN, ACNP-BC, AAC and (North): Sheri Rickman Patrick, DNP, FNP-BC 
#AANP17

Thank you American Association of Nurse Practitioners for the opportunity to present at your #NPTechTalk. I am a proud member of AANP and supports their mission –  to empower all nurse practitioners to advance quality health care through practice, education, advocacy, research and leadership.

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SB 323 (Hernandez and Eggman)

Support SB 323 photoFull Practice Authority for Nurse Practitioners

Purpose – Senate Bill 323 will allow California’s approximately 22,000 Nurse Practitioners (NPs) to practice to the full extent of their education and training. This new law would ensure access to the health care delivery system and help the millions of Californians who now have access to coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Increased coverage and quality care will also save California money over the long run.

SB 323 will grant NPs full practice authority, under a specified scope of practice, if he or she has national certification and liability insurance. Specifically, this bill:
1) Permits a NP to practice without physician supervision if the NP is certified by a national certifying body, maintains professional liability insurance that is appropriate for his or her practice setting, and is practicing in one of the following settings:
  • An accountable care organization, as specified; or,
  • A group practice, a medical group, or an independent practice association.
  • A clinic, health facility, or county medical facility;

2) Specifies the scope of practice for NPs. Specifically, permits and independent NP, in the listed above, to perform services that are widely agreed to be the extent of services that NP perform today.

3) Requires a NP to refer a patient to a physician and surgeon or another licensed health care provider if a situation or condition of the patient is beyond the NP’s education or training. 

4) Requires these NPs to have medical malpractice insurance
Email you local California elected Senator and/or Assemblymember and ask them to support Senate Bill 323 by voting YES!
Click on this site and enter your California address and click to find your
State Senate and Assembly representatives.
 http://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov