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Connecticut nurses are celebrating significant victories for workplace safety and accountability, including new measures to protect them from violence and improve hospital staffing transparency.

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Connecticut Nurses Association hails 2026 nursing wins and presses for continued oversight
At a June 3 meeting of the Board of Examiners for Nursing, Kimberly Sandor of the Connecticut Nurses Association summarized 2026 legislative actions that aim to improve workplace safety, require more granular hospital staffing reporting, and create a state graduate loan assistance program for health professionals.
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June 5, 2026 at 6:29 AM
Ohio's House Bill 508 aims to eliminate the costly and outdated requirement for advanced practice registered nurses to maintain a signed contract with a physician, paving the way for better access to healthcare in underserved areas.

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Ohio House panel hears sponsor testimony on bill to remove APRN contract requirement
The Ohio House Medicaid Committee held a hearing on House Bill 508, which would phase out the Standard Care Arrangement (SCA) for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) after 5,000 hours of practice; sponsors said the change would increase access in rural and underserved areas while preserving licensure and oversight.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:13 AM
A groundbreaking Missouri bill now empowers advanced practice nurses to prescribe controlled substances, significantly enhancing care for hospice patients.

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Missouri bill expands advanced practice nursing prescriptive authority for hospice care
New legislation allows advanced practice nurses to prescribe controlled substances for hospice patients.
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May 17, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Minnesota's groundbreaking Senate Bill 1794 could revolutionize healthcare by empowering advanced practice nurses to practice independently and address critical care shortages.

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Minnesota Senate repeals advanced practice nurse postgraduate requirements
Minnesota legislature redefines nurse licensure by repealing postgraduate requirements effective August 2025
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February 24, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Oklahoma is on the brink of a healthcare revolution with House Bill 2298, a game-changing proposal that could empower Advanced Practice Registered Nurses to transform patient care across the state.

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Board approves new license qualifications for advanced practice registered nurses
Advanced practice registered nurses must complete accredited education and certification requirements.
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February 26, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Michigan's nursing workforce faces critical barriers that could reshape healthcare access in rural areas — will policy reforms rise to the challenge?

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Michigan officials debate Nurse Licensure Compact's impact on healthcare access and barriers
Debate highlights concerns over barriers to healthcare and the limitations of the Nurse Licensure Compact.
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April 26, 2025 at 7:53 AM
The South Carolina Senate Medical Affairs Committee has taken a significant step forward by advancing three key health-sector nominations, each promising to enhance the care and dignity of residents.

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Medical Affairs Committee advances three health‑board appointments
The committee recommended favorable reports for three health‑sector nominations — Raymond Tiller to the Board of Long Term Healthcare Administrators, Lindsey Mitcham to the Board of Nursing, and Ricardo Holmes to the Board of Occupational Therapy — by voice votes and moved all forward to the Clerk of the Senate.
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March 8, 2026 at 5:31 AM
Montana is on the brink of a healthcare revolution with House Bill 526, which could empower Advanced Practice Registered Nurses to practice across state lines and tackle the looming healthcare crisis.

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69th Legislature approves multistate licensure for advanced practice registered nurses
Legislature establishes rules for APRN multistate licensure and compliance with state laws.
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February 19, 2025 at 9:07 AM
California is on the brink of transforming healthcare by empowering Advanced Practice Registered Nurses to practice freely, which could revolutionize patient access and safety.

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California Proposes Changes to Expand APRN Authority and Modernize Care Regulations
California plans to enhance APRN roles and remove outdated procedural requirements for better care.
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August 23, 2025 at 9:58 AM
California's LVNs are sounding the alarm on exorbitant fees that threaten their livelihoods and the future of nursing in the state.

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LVN representatives call for fee reductions and breakdown amid license renewal concerns
LVNs advocate for lower fees and optional donations to prevent license renewals decline.
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August 19, 2025 at 12:03 AM
The House has just passed Senate Bill 163, paving the way for advanced-practice registered nurses to play a pivotal role in hospital care!

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House passes Senate Bill 163 on advanced-practice nurses in hospital care
The House approved S.163, an act concerning the role of advanced-practice registered nurses in hospital care, passing it in concurrence with a proposal of amendment after third reading.
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April 15, 2026 at 7:24 PM
The Maryland Health and Government Operations Committee is making strides in healthcare by advancing key legislation to combat nursing shortages and honor community health workers.

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Maryland health committee approves key bills on nursing and community health workers
Health committee advances legislation on nursing operations and Community Health Worker Appreciation Day.
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March 15, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Pennsylvania's House Bill 1490 is set to revolutionize healthcare by launching a new pilot program for nurse practitioners!

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Pennsylvania House Bill 1490 introduces Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner Pilot Program
House Bill 1490 amends nursing law to establish a pilot program for nurse practitioners.
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May 21, 2025 at 11:21 PM