The TNP (Texas Nurse Practitioners) recently started a petition campaign. The purpose? To illustrate to Texas legislators the state’s NEED for APRNs (advance practice registered nurses) to have the authority to practice to the full extent of their clinical ability (aka scope) and to do so without unreasoned barriers. If you have previously read this blog or are in any way connected to me via social media, you know ALL about this. (I should probably thank all of my non-nursing friends for not unfriending or blocking me. I have got to get around to finishing the blog's Facebook page...)
Well guess what, guys. The TNP campaign is working!
Over 200 NPs (nurse practitioners) gathered at the Capital earlier this month for the TNP Round the Capital on March 4th! The TNP Public Affairs Director (leads lobby efforts, handles press, etc.) reports we are making waves and that legislators are taking notice. We even made the news! You can watch the news story here.
The TNP will hold another Round the Capital Session on April the 8th. You can register here. And you can join the TNP here.
I encourage you to spread the petition’s website www.IChooseNPs.com near and far! You can learn more about the bills (SB 751 and HB 1885), sign the petition, and send an email to your legislator requesting their support.
It is so simple: If APRNs are able to practice to the full extent of their scope, Texans will have greater access to healthcare. Period.
Plus, all the cool states are doing it. Check out this map.
This is not a sponsored post.
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