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Nurse Pract. 2018 Feb 16;43(2):37-41. doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000529669.54564.f0.

Examining changes to statewide NP practice in Connecticut.

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Meredith Wallace Kazer, Cynthia K OʼSullivan, Michelle Leonard

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  1. Meredith Wallace Kazer is a dean and professor at Fairfield University, Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies, Fairfield, Conn. Cynthia K. O'Sullivan is an associate professor and Master of Science in Nursing coordinator at Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, Conn. Michelle Leonard is a director of allergy/co-owner/NP at Connecticut ENT Sinus & Allergy, Norwalk, Conn.

PMID: 29341993 DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000529669.54564.f0

Abstract

In 2014, Connecticut legislators eliminated the need for advanced practice registered nurses with 2,000 practice hours to obtain collaborative practice agreements with physicians. This study examined resulting practice changes, barriers, and suggestions for improved implementation of independent practice. Thirteen NPs participated in focus groups to share their experiences and recommendations.

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