Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with senate passage and final pass a bill that increases professional autonomy in the state for nurses with advanced credentials.

Highlights:

• Amends rules concerning application for an advanced practice registered nurses license in Wisconsin (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that in order to receive and APRN license an individual must have the following (Sec. 1): 

• An RN license; 

• Having completed and accredited graduate nursing program; 

• Possesses malpractice liability insurance; 

• Payed the fees; and

• Satisfy certain criteria.

• Specifies how many hours are needed by a nurse practitioner to be able to practice medicine without the presence of either a physician or dentist (Sec. 1). 

• Authorizes the appending of the ARPN title to one’s name if they hold the license (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that increases professional autonomy in the state for nurses with advanced credentials.

Highlights:

• Amends rules concerning application for an advanced practice registered nurses license in Wisconsin (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that in order to receive and APRN license an individual must have the following (Sec. 1): 

• An RN license; 

• Having completed and accredited graduate nursing program; 

• Possesses malpractice liability insurance; 

• Payed the fees; and

• Satisfy certain criteria.

• Specifies how many hours are needed by a nurse practitioner to be able to practice medicine without the presence of either a physician or dentist (Sec. 1). 

• Authorizes the appending of the ARPN title to one’s name if they hold the license (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text