Online Assignment: Understanding Bills and Laws that Impact APRNs:
Read about the bills listed below. Review the history and any changes that have affected their policy or provider practice (specific to Nurse Practitioners).
– Discuss these bills in greater detail, and review proposed legislation being considered at the state or federal level related to nursing practice (or proposed legislation being opposed).
1. Health Bill 607 independent practice
a. What does independence in practice, autonomy and collaborative practice mean throughout the country?
b. Research and become familiar with the steps and processes that have occurred to get to HB 607.
c. Be prepared to discuss in detail the stakeholders.
2. View the following presentation/s on YouTube. Be prepared to comment and discuss the videos. ALL STUDENTS MUST VIEW THE VIDEO.
a. Who is Dr. Cary Pigman and what impact has he had on the NP profession?
b. What other stakeholders have played key roles in moving our profession to independence in practice?
c. https://npmiami.enpnetwork.com/nurse-practitioner-news/209172-hb607-passes-out-of-final-committee-goes-to-house-floor-?utm_medium=email&utm_source=group&utm_campaign=batch_announcement_promotion
d. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pOiUwYCiQc
3. Discuss why states that removed barriers to practice have more NPs practicing in rural areas.
a. Distinguish the differences in practice for government and nongovernment APRNs. (Military and VA)
b. Examine the literature and discuss the evidence regarding quality and effectiveness of care provided by NP’s, patient outcomes compared to MD’s, patient satisfaction, and healthcare costs in the United States.
4. Full Practice Bill 972.
a. What is it? How will this impact future practices?
1. What does independence in practice, autonomy and collaborative practice mean throughout the country.
2. Collaborative Agreement
5. Involuntary Admission:
1. What is the involuntary admission?
2. What is the law in the state of Florida for involuntary admission?
3. How do these laws vary from state to state?
4. How does it affect NPs in Florida?
6. What HB or laws govern practice or prescriiption for NP’s in the following areas?
a. Prescribing Home Health Services
b. Prescribing Physical Therapy
c. Prescribing Durable Medical Equipment
d. Signing documents verifying Disability
e. Signing disabled parking permits
