Lawmakers don't often see nurses lobbying in the Missouri Capitol, but they've had a weekly presence in the building this session as they lobby for independent practice for advanced practice nurses, ...

California’s nurse practitioners will be able to provide patient care with less supervision from medical doctors under a bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom Tuesday. Supporters of the move say these ...

For many Michigan residents, a visit to their family doctor’s office doesn’t include being seen by a physician. Instead, they receive care from a nurse practitioner who orders and interprets tests, ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Currently, nurse practitioners can’t practice on their own in Pennsylvania, but a new bill would change that. Legislators and nurse practitioners gathered at the Capitol to ...

The Connecticut state Senate voted 25 to 11 Wednesday night to allow nurse practitioners to practice independent of physicians, a controversial concept that has gained traction amid growing concerns ...

OGDEN — Mitchell Cobia was all set to become an engineer when a family member's emergency health care experience changed his mind. Cobia studied nursing at Weber State University then continued his ...

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To submit a legal/professional nursing question for future consideration, write to the editor at [email protected] (Include "Ask the Expert" in subject line.) Here is a question from a nurse ...

Elizabeth Hug had a choice: wait months to see a doctor to treat her fibromyalgia or visit a nurse practitioner in the same office immediately. The Joliet resident decided sooner was better than later ...

When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors—like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, ...