This year, once again, we are committed to educating legislators on Arkansas NP practice, and we need your help. We have some important legislation...

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Update: A few years ago ANPA advocated for Nurse Practitioner signature authority legislation in Arkansas. The law passed updating the Arkansas...

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ANPA continues to receive questions about the Removal of Collaborative Practice Agreement despite Arkansas State Board of Nursing Chapter 11 Rules....

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The first CNS and out of state Full Independent Practice certificates were awarded this week from the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. There is...

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Non compete contacts can block workers from pursuing better opportunities and by preventing employers from hiring the best available talent. In...

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SB79 passed out of Senate Committee on March 6th. Talking points are on the ANPA website. The Schedule II ISP is not gaining traction with the...

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After convening the 94th general session, legislators began their work at the Capitol, and it is extremely important for them to hear from the NPs...

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We know everyone is excited and has lots of questions about the Removal of Collaborative Practice Agreements created by Act 412 despite Arkansas...

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The Arkansas Legislative Council on Administrative Rules met yesterday and the Independent Practice Committee Rules passed! That means Nurse...

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Legislative Update: It has been a busy summer trying to get Chapter 11 rules finalized and through the legislative committees, governor’s office,...

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