Medscape February 15, 2023
In states that grant full practice authority (FPA) to nurse practitioners (NPs), there are higher concentrations of NPs from communities of color, which benefits patients of color and underserved areas, according to a new study published in Policy, Politics, and Nursing Practice in February, Black History Month.
With FPA, NPs can practice to the full extent of their education, training, and certification without physician oversight. That includes evaluating, diagnosing, ordering, and interpreting diagnostic tests, initiating and managing treatments, and prescribing medications.
According to the report, Black NPs in FPA states served 2.8% more Black Medicare beneficiaries than did Black NPs in non-FPA states. In contrast, researchers found that FPA does not appear to influence the racial and ethnic diversity of...
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