Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners

Of the top 25 states ranked for overall health, 20 are full practice authority states! A recent University of Pittsburgh study analyzing state health metrics found a significant difference between states with and without full practice authority – favoring the full practice authority states. Full practice authority states ranked higher in overall state health, health outcomes, clinical care, quality of care, access to care, number of primary care providers per 100,000 population, and childhood immunizations. (See the table below.) 72% of the states with better clinical care rankings had full practice authority, compared to 32% in the states with poorer clinical care rankings. Similarly, states with higher quality of care rankings were more likely to have full practice authority (76% vs 28%). Data consistently shows that full practice authority would benefit Pennsylvanians, improving overall health outcomes and access to care across PA. View additional data and learn more from the full University of Pittsburgh study here: bit.ly/StateHealth2024 #NursePractitioners #CareForPA #StateHealth #FullPracticeAuthority #HealthOutcomes #AccessToCare #NPsLead

A new study from Columbia University reports that primary care practices employing NPs are more likely to serve socioeconomically disadvantaged communities than practices with no NPs on staff. Practices with NPs were more likely to be based in low-income and rural areas, and in regions with the lowest supply of primary care practices. "This study demonstrates that NPs are increasingly utilized for primary care delivery across the country, and especially within low-socioeconomic?communities," the researchers note. "This is important as fewer doctors are choosing to practice primary care, resulting in an estimated shortfall of 20,200-40,400 primary care physicians by 2036." Studies consistently show that NPs provide high-quality care with health outcomes equal to physicians, and that NPs are more likely than doctors to practice in rural and underserved areas. Pennsylvania needs full practice authority to allow more NPs to serve patients in these underserved communities lacking primary care providers, making high-quality health care more accessible for all Pennsylvania patients. You can read a brief article about the study below, or view the full Columbia University study here: https://lnkd.in/emy2A7Xc #NursePractitioners #CareForPA #FullPracticeAuthority #NPsLead #HealthcareAccess #AccessToCare

Register today – the 2025 PCNP Student Symposium is coming up soon on March 1st! The Student Symposium is designed for nurse practitioner students and includes everything you need to know about transitioning to practice and getting your first NP job. This one-day virtual event will cover everything you need to know, including: ?? Legislative Updates ?? Certification Application ?? Licensure and Prescriptive Authority ?? Credentialing: DEA and NPI Numbers ?? Test Taking Tips and Resources ?? Professional Malpractice Insurance and Tips ?? Interviewing Tips to Get the Job You Want ?? Contract Negotiating ?? Role Transition AND active Q&A Sessions for all the topics! Reserve your seat today, and join us on March 1st! Register here ?? https://lnkd.in/eN7S6Hsa #NursePractitioners #NPStudents #StudentSymposium #NPsLead #NursePractitionerStudents #GraduatingNPs #TransitioningToPractice

Nurses are the most trusted professionals in America. Despite that, nearly half of U.S. states do not trust our most advanced nurses to practice to the full extent of their training. People trust nurses. So why doesn’t our government? Nurse practitioners are just as?safe and effective?as seeing a doctor, and NPs consistently rank highly in patient education and satisfaction. But restricting the ability of NPs to do the jobs they were?trained to do?decreases access to healthcare, increases costs, and is a barrier to improving overall patient health. It is time?for Pennsylvania to grant our highly-educated, highly-skilled NPs full practice authority. #NursePractitioners #CareForPA #FullPracticeAuthority #NPsLead #HealthcareAccess #PatientCare

The Governor recently called on PA legislators to pass full practice authority legislation in Pennsylvania. Governor Shapiro recognized that nurse practitioners are highly-educated, highly-qualified healthcare providers, and that NPs are uniquely positioned to help to solve Pennsylvania's healthcare access. In case you missed the Governor's budget address, can watch part of his comments supporting full practice authority legislation below! #NursePractitioners #CareForPA #NPsLead #HealthcareAccess #FullPracticeAuthority

In his budget address, Governor Shapiro recognized the importance of access to high-quality health care for all Pennsylvanians. Granting full practice authority to nurse practitioners would improve access to care across all of Pennsylvania, including rural, urban, and suburban areas. Studies show that full practice authority also increases the number of NPs living and working in federally-designated health professional shortage areas (HPSAs). We thank Governor Shapiro for highlighting the importance of healthcare access and for supporting full practice authority as a proven solution to Pennsylvania's healthcare access crisis. #NursePractitioners #CareForPA #NPsLead #FullPracticeAuthority #HealthcareAccess #AccessToCare #HPSAs

We thank Governor Shapiro for making access to high-quality health care a priority for all Pennsylvanians! Earlier today in his 2025-2026 budget address, Governor Shapiro highlighted PA's healthcare challenges and shared his support of full practice authority legislation as a proven solution to Pennsylvania's healthcare access crisis. "Here in Pennsylvania we are facing shortages of healthcare professionals, especially in our rural communities," said Governor Shapiro. "There are commonsense steps we can take to ease these shortages that don’t come with a price tag, like giving full practice authority to highly-educated, highly-qualified nurse practitioners who work under a licensed physician for at least three years." ?? Watch the Governor's comments below, along with responses from our PCNP President Amanda Laskoskie and President-Elect Janice Miller! ?? #PCNP #NursePractitioners #CareForPA #NPsLead #FullPracticeAuthority #Pennsylvania #HealthcareAccess

Mothers in Pennsylvania and other states are experiencing a crisis of high maternal death rates, most of which are preventable. Without essential access to care, there are more maternal health complications, preterm births, and tragic outcomes that could have been avoided. More than 105,000 Pennsylvania women between 18-44 years of age live in maternal health deserts, which are PA counties with little or no obstetric care. This means women often must drive hours for essential prenatal checkups or labor and delivery. For families in rural and underserved areas, the cost of time, gas, and childcare adds up fast — and for some, it becomes impossible. Nurse practitioners are ready and able to step in. Full practice authority is a proven solution that would increase access to care across rural, urban, and underserved areas of Pennsylvania. According to the CDC, the majority of maternal deaths occur in the year following birth, when primary care and mental health services are vital but often unaccessible. NPs and CNMs are uniquely positioned to help alleviate this crisis with the training, experience, and relationships to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to mothers and families. #NursePractitioners #CareForPA #NPsLead #MaternalHealth #PrimaryCare #HealthcareAccess

Registration is now open for the Student Symposium on March 1st! The Student Symposium is a program geared toward graduating or recently graduated nurse practitioners to help with the transition from the classroom to practice. This one-day virtual event will cover everything you need to know, including: ?? Legislative Updates ?? Certification Application ?? Licensure and Prescriptive Authority ?? Credentialing: DEA and NPI Numbers ?? Test Taking Tips and Resources ?? Professional Malpractice Insurance and Tips ?? Interviewing Tips to Get the Job You Want ?? Contract Negotiating ?? Role Transition AND active Q & A Sessions for all the topics! Register here: https://lnkd.in/e2Uav7wv

Nurse practitioners take the title as the best job in the U.S. for the second year in a row! In the annual U.S. News & World Report rankings for 2025, the NP role ranked as the: ?? No. 1 Best Overall Job ?? No. 1 Best STEM Job ?? Np. 1 Best Healthcare Job NPs yet again swept all the top spots, and the profession shows no signs of slowing down! Patients are increasingly choosing NPs for their distinctive blend of clinical expertise and patient-centered care. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nurse practitioners should see a 46% increase in jobs, or 135,500 new positions, between 2023 and 2033. This top-tier ranking underscores the fact NPs are meeting the evolving health care needs of millions of patients nationwide, and are growing in demand as a trusted choice for patients. #NursePractitioners #CareForPA #NPsLead #AdvancedPracticeNurses #HealthcareCareers #BestJob2025