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Requirements for Nurse Practitioners are Evolving, Allowing Them to Practice Without Physician Supervision

Requirements for Nurse Practitioners are Evolving, Allowing Them to Practice Without Physician Supervision

The California Nursing Agency has approved rules that will allow nurse practitioners to treat patients without the supervision of a physician. It’s a move that aims to expand access to care in the Golden State at a time when labor shortages plague just about every corner of health care. The vote earlier this month is …

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Requirements for Nurse Practitioners are Evolving, Allowing Them to Practice Without Physician Supervision

Requirements for Nurse Practitioners are Evolving, Allowing Them to Practice Without Physician Supervision

In summary The new rules will improve access to health care in many communities where it is lacking, supporters say. Some doctors worry that the rules will expand the scope of services provided by nurse practitioners. The California Nursing Agency approved rules this week that will allow nurse practitioners to treat patients without a doctor’s …

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