New law eliminates some restrictions for most advanced practice nurses in New Jersey

New law eliminates some restrictions for most advanced practice nurses in New Jersey

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a new law on Monday to eliminate some restrictions for advanced practice nurses (APNs) in the state. The legislation — S2996 and A4052 — makes permanent the independent practice authority of some APNs who provide primary or behavioral health care. The new law also allows APNs who qualify to prescribe medications without the need to collaborate with a physician. “At a time when the health care industry is fac…

Sherrill signs law expanding independent practice authority for advanced practice nurses in New Jersey - WRNJ Radio

TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has signed legislation eliminating certain practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses, allowing qualified providers to deliver care independently in New Jersey. The law makes permanent the independent practice authority for certain advanced practice nurses (APNs) who provide primary or behavioral health care, as a temporary waiver of joint protocol requirements with physicians was set to expire. The le…