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Persistent provider shortages, particularly in rural and underserved regions, have intensified the need to modernize outdated scope-of-practice laws that limit the ability of nurse practitioners to practice to the full extent of their education and training [1,2] . Building on the initial policy brief developed in Week 2, this second paper expands the analysis by examining existing health campaignsand advocacy efforts that address NP practice barriers at both the state and national levels. By comparing the strategies, messaging, and impact of these campaigns, this paper exploreshow their approaches can inform and strengthen ongoing efforts to advance the SAVE Act in North Carolina [3] . The purpose of this paper is to analyze relevant health campaigns, determine the most feasible legislative pathway for implementing FPAin North Carolina, and identify effective advocacy methods to advance policy reform that strengthens the state’s healthcare workforce and improves access to high-quality care [4,5] .  \nHealth Campaigns Addressing NP Full Practice Authority  \nEfforts to modernize Nurse Practitioner Full Practice Authority have gained momentum at both the national and state levels, resulting in several organized campaigns aimed at reducing practice barriers and improving access to care. Two major campaigns – the American Association of Nurse Practitioners’(AANP) national Full Practice Authority initiative and the North Carolina Nurses Association’s (NCNA) SAVE Act advocacy campaign – offer valuable insights into effective strategies for advancing legislative reform. Although both campaigns share  \nthe overarching goal of expanding NP autonomy, they differ in scope, target audiences, and advocacy approaches.  \nThe AANP Full Practice Authority Campaign is a national initiative designed to promote FPA across all states [4] . This campaign emphasizes the extensive evidence demonstrating that NPs provide safe, high-quality, and cost-effective care, and it highlights the inefficiencies and financial burdens created by outdated supervisory requirements [4,5] . AANP’s strategy includes disseminating national workforce data, publishing policy briefs, engaging in federal and state legislative advocacy, and mobilizing grassroots supporters through coordinated action alerts [4] . The campaign also leverages national media, social media platforms, and partnerships with other professional organizations to increase public awareness and influence policymakers [4] . Because of its broad reach, the AANP campaign focuses on large-scale messaging that underscores national trends, such as primary care shortages, rising healthcare costs, and the success ofFPAin the 26 states where it has already been implemented [2,6] .  \nIn contrast, theNC Nurses Association SAVE Act Campaign is a state-specific initiative focused exclusively on passing the SAVE Act (H.B. 218/S.B. 175) in North Carolina [3] . This campaign targets local legislators, health systems, rural communities, and North Carolina residents who are directly affected by provider shortages [3] . NCNA’s advocacy efforts include organizing legislative days, providing talking points and fact sheets to NPsand RNs, coordinating testimony at committee hearings, and sharing patient stories that illust","cbCaiptTyhQnUgNM","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiptTyhQnUgNM","pdf",358815,"English","# Health Campaigns Addressing NP Full Practice Authority\n## Comparing the AANP National Initiative and the NCNA SAVE Act Campaign\n# Legislative Pathway: Modification of Existing Law or New Legislation","[{\"question\":\"Why is Nurse Practitioner Full Practice Authority (FPA) a key policy issue in North Carolina?\",\"answer\":\"FPA affects access to care, workforce capacity, and health equity, and provider shortages—especially in rural and underserved areas—heighten the need to update outdated scope-of-practice laws.\"},{\"question\":\"How do the AANP national campaign and the NCNA SAVE Act campaign differ?\",\"answer\":\"The AANP campaign is national and emphasizes broad evidence, workforce data, and large-scale messaging to influence policymakers. The NCNA campaign is state-specific, targets North Carolina legislators and affected communities, and emphasizes local testimony, fact sheets, and patient stories.\"},{\"question\":\"Why can’t North Carolina’s FPA expansion be enacted through simple regulatory modification?\",\"answer\":\"Supervisory requirements are embedded in state statute, so regulatory agencies lack authority to independently remove or alter these mandates; legislative action is required.\"}]","Expanding NP Autonomy: Comparing Health Campaigns and Influencing Policy Change | PDF",1789979005]