Adopt the consensus model to regulate apn practice in

Adopt the consensus model to regulate APN practice in all states (Cahill,
Alexander, & Gross, 2014).

Grant full practice authority for nationwide (Gadbois, E. A., Miller, E. A.,
Tyler, D., & Intrator, O. (2015).

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE FOR
APRNS?

Nurse practitioners should be allowed to practice independently
Advantages:

Increased access to healthcare (Ward, 2015)

Fewer hospital admissions (Continuing Education, 2015).

Improved health outcomes

Enables opportunity for more frequent routine check ups
(Gadbois, Miller, Tyler, & Intrator, 2015)

REFERENCES
Advanced Practice Nurse Requirements in California (n.d.) Retrieved from
Advanced Practice Nursing Illinois (n.d.) Retrieved from
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Requirements in Washington (n.d.) Retrieved
from:
Cahill, M., Alexander, M., & Gross, L. (2014). Research-Article: The 2014 NCSBN
consensus report on APRN regulation.