Maine LD961 repeals the 2-year supervision requirement for certified nurse practitioners to address the state's health care workforce shortage.
Maine LD961 repeals the requirement for certified nurse practitioners to practice under the supervision of a physician or supervising nurse practitioner for at least two years. This change aims to address Maine's health care workforce shortage by allowing highly qualified advanced practice registered nurses to practice without such supervision. The bill also eliminates the supervising nurse practitioner designation, which is no longer needed. This legislation takes effect immediately to help meet the urgent health care needs of Maine residents.
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