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The Best Way Forward

Health care today requires access and expertise. Advanced practice registered nurses provide both. Research has repeatedly demonstrated that APRNs provide safe, high-quality care with great outcomes.

An APRN compact is an interstate agreement that allows advanced practice registered nurses to practice in multiple participating states with a single license. Inspired by the Nurse Licensure Compact, which has enabled seamless RN practice across states for over two decades, it would bring the same efficiency, safety and success to advanced practice nursing.

An APRN compact benefits APRNs, patients and health care providers. APRNs save time and avoid the unnecessary cost of obtaining multiple licenses. Health care providers have a stronger workforce and better emergency response. And most importantly, patients get increased access to care, whether that's in a rural clinic, a specialty practice or through a telehealth visit.

APRNs, with their specialized training and experience, must be able to reach patients when and where care is needed most. An APRN compact makes that possible.

APRN COMPACT BENEFITS

  • Increases access to care by allowing APRNs to practice seamlessly across member states.
  • Improves response during disasters or other times of great need for qualified advanced practice nursing services.
  • Provides more choice for patients and APRNs.
  • Supports APRNs practicing to the full extent of their education and training to optimize the provision of care.
  • Eliminates redundant regulatory processes and duplicative fees.
  • Benefits military spouses with APRN licenses who often relocate every two years.
  • Maintains public protection at the state level, allowing states to retain autonomy and the authority to enforce the state nurse practice act.
  • Ensures public protection by granting authority for information sharing between regulatory bodies that regulate APRNs.

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