Episode 2: March 2025-Full Practice Authority (FPA) Legislative Update

About this episode

The episode discusses the current state of full practice authority for nurse practitioners in Michigan and the legislative efforts to achieve it.

In this episode of the MICNP podcast, hosts Jen McConnell and Rachel Hetzner engage with guests Naila Russell and Karla Ruest to discuss the current state of full practice authority for nurse practitioners in Michigan. They explore the importance of understanding one's value as a healthcare provider, the legislative efforts underway to achieve full practice authority, and the role of lobbyists in advocating for nurse practitioners. The conversation also highlights the historical context of nu...

People in this episode

Hosts: Jen McConnell, Rachel Hetzner

Guests: Naila Russell, Karla Ruest

Topics covered

• full practice authority
• nurse practitioners
• legislative update
• healthcare advocacy
• lobbying efforts

Keywords

• full practice authority
• nurse practitioners
• legislation
• healthcare
• advocacy
• lobbyists
• Michigan

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Places: Michigan

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