Scope of Practice

Research from West Virginia University shows that states with full practice authority for nurse practitioners tend to have greater workforce...

A bill that passed the Illinis House 70-39 and the Senate 41-16 expands the scope of medical professionals who can perform abortions, allowing...

A number of regulatory changes have come into effect in Ontario as of January 1, 2023. Some highlights include the following: Professional...

A proposal will be brought before the Vermont Board of Dental Examiners to allow dental hygienists to perform "no drill" fillings. The goal of the...

The California Board of Registered Nurses has approved rules to allow nurse practitioners to practice without a written agreement or physician...

The California Board of Registered Nursing has released proposed regulations for two new categories of nurse practitioners with expanded scope of...

The Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act under consideration in the US House would reduce barriers to practice for nurse practitioners and...

This article provides details of nine states that have expanded scope of practice for pharmacists, including analysis of which authorities granted...

Reinstating a position that was eliminated in 2012, Canada's federal government has appointed a national chief nursing officer. The role will...

As a continuation of practices initiated during the pandemic public health emergency, the Iowa Board of Pharmacy has adopted rules allowing a...

The UK government has released guidance for healthcare professionals and their employers on who can issue statements of fitness for work, or fit...

A survey by the Alliance for Connected Care indicates that 82% of patients and almost 80% of healthcare providers support expanding nurse...