CARE FOR VA

Nurse practitioners provide quality care for patients throughout the Commonwealth. Reducing practice restrictions will increase the number of NPs able to provide this care and improve access to care for all Virginians... Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) who have master's, and often doctorate degrees and extensive clinical training in the diagnosis and management of common and complex medical conditions. A part of our country's health care system since 1965, NPs consult and collaborate with health care colleagues, working everywhere from large hospital settings and medical offices to free and mobile health clinics. NPs diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions; order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests; prescribe medications and other treatments; and counsel and educate patients about smart lifestyle choices. Over 100 studies have proven that NPs provide safe, high-quality, cost-effective health care... During the 2024 General..