APRN Full Practice Authority

SPN Healthcare Policy and Advocacy Committee

Written by, Heidi McNeely, PhD, RN, PCNS-BC

The term full practice authority is about allowing advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) the ability to use their knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgement to work to the full extent of their education and training (ANA, 2022). Full practice authority allows APRNs to provide critical services to patients in areas where there are shortages of primary care and specialty care providers and gives patients more options in the care they seek. Removing practice barriers helps increase patient’s timely access to care especially in underserved areas.

APRNs are made up of four specific roles: certified nurse midwives, certified registered nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists, and nurse practitioners (NCSBN, 2022). There are several organizations who have supported and advocated for removing any barriers for this to occur. These organizations include the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, the National Governors Association, the Federal Trade Commission, the Bipartisan Policy Center, American Nurses Association, National Council of State Boards of Nursing, the Brookings Institution, and others.

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

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Virtual Workshop: SANE Nursing and Vicarious Trauma: What Forensic Nursing Really Looks Like and the Effect Traumatized Patients Can Have on the Nurses Who Help Them

February 23, 2023, 1pm CT

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PEDIATRIC NURSES WEEK

Elections are now open for our Board of Directors and Nominating Committee who will begin their term at the conclusion of the 2023 Annual Conference next April. Below is the slate for nominations this year, and you can submit your choices using the link below until October 31st.

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In April 2022, SPN shared our intent in providing the membership with tools and resources to mobilize the pediatric nurses’ voice on the state level. SPN believes that protecting, advocating for, and ensuring children’s welfare is a priority to SPN and our membership. Policy initiatives that curtail or limit access to healthcare contradicts a core tenant of the healthcare provider mission. It also directly conflicts with pediatric nurses’ mission to advocate for, and protect, their patients’ rights.

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Purpose

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There have been a number of healthcare related topics in the news this past month that have particular impact to pediatric health. The two topics I have chosen to address are particularly important for our members and are areas where pediatric nurses can make a significant impact.

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As I write this this month’s letter, I am deeply troubled by the recent tragic events that impact our profession and our nation. This past month, we saw a nurse convicted for criminally negligent homicide for a medication error that resulted in the death of her patient. Our communities were shattered by mass murders and hate crimes. My hope is that individually and as a profession, we can reflect on these events and move forward with greater clarity and confidence around our practice and with actions to create safer communities and improved mental health for children.