Economic benefits of less restrictive regulation of advanced practice nurses in North Carolina. - PubMed - NCBI - 2 views
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kwaltos on 29 Aug 16The researchers in this article focused on analyzing what kind of economic impact that giving APRNs full scope of practice in North Carolina would have. They calculated the impact by first projecting the increase in APRN graduates choosing to work in the state after full scope would be awarded. Projections of the increase in demand for providers due to both the ACA and an aging population were also taken into consideration. The findings in this analysis were that giving APRNs full scope of practice in the state would benefit the economy with increased output, employment, and tax revenue all while decreasing provider shortages. The state could save upwards of $495 million in gross product annually.
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kwaltos on 29 Aug 16Hopefully, results such as these will give other states with more restrictive policies incentive to change their practice guidelines.