• Rural and Underserved Areas:
    • Nebraska has many rural communities classified as geographically isolated by HRSA.
    • Full Practice Authority allows NPs to provide essential healthcare services in these areas where physician shortages are prevalent (Dillon & Gary, 2017).
  • Improved Access:
    • FPA enables NPs to meet healthcare demands, reduce travel distances for patients, and prevent gaps in care.

Slide 9: Conclusion

  • Summary:
    • Full Practice Authority in Nebraska empowers NPs to practice independently, improving healthcare access, especially in rural areas.
    • Although some limitations exist, such as the DME prescribing restriction, the overall impact of FPA on patient care is positive.
  • Future Implications:
    • Continued advocacy for expanded NP roles, particularly in addressing the remaining practice limitations, is essential for further improving healthcare delivery in Nebraska.

Slide 10: References

  • References:
    • American Medical Association. (2017). State law chart: nurse practitioner prescriptive authority. Retrieved from https://www.ama-assn.org/sites/ama-assn.org/files/corp/media-browser/specialty%20group/arc/ama-chart-np-prescriptive-authority.pdf
    • Blair, K. A. (2018). Advanced practice nursing roles: Core concepts for professional development (6th ed.). Springer Publishing Company.
    • Department of Health and Human Services. (2020). Application information for APRN-Nurse. Retrieved from https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Documents/APRNNPapp.pdf
    • Dillon, D., & Gary, F. (2017). Full Practice Authority for nurse practitioners. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 41(1), 86-93. doi:10.1097/NAQ.000000000000210
    • Nebraska Nurse Practitioners. (n.d.). State and federal legislative issues. Retrieved from https://nebraskanp.enpnetwork.com/page/36907-state-and-federal-legislative-issues
    • Sundermeier, J. (2015, June). Full Practice Authority for nurse practitioners in Nebraska. Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc. Retrieved from https://www.nursingald.com/articles/13521-full-practice-authority-for-nurse-practitioners-in-nebraska