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I am an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) in (state/jurisdiction) . I am writing to request your support for (bill \\#). This legislation will assist our jurisdiction in meeting the new national standards for APRNs outlined in the Consensus Model for APRN Regulation ([which can be accessed by visiting www.ncsbn.org/aprn.htm](which can be accessed by visiting www.ncsbn.org/aprn.htm)). These standards were written by representatives of 48 different APRN groups and are supported by the APRNs in our jurisdiction. The purpose of these standards is to ensure that APRNs in every U.S. jurisdiction meet the same qualifications and are able to perform the same functions. This will ensure that the citizens of (state/jurisdiction) receive the safe competent care that APRNs can provide. In addition, these standards will increase mobility of APRNs and may provide increased access to health care overall.  \nAPRNs include certified nurse practitioners (CNPs), certified nurse midwives (CNMs), certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) and clinical nurse specialists (CNSs). APRNs are a highly valued and integral part of the health care system. They have the necessary knowledge and skills to care for patients in the absence of any other providers and can tremendously improve access to health care in rural areas of the jurisdiction. (If possible, add some jurisdiction specific information for your legislator here.)  \nPassage of (bill name) provides for the adoption of language which will: Plug in bullet points as they apply to your bill; revise and edit as neededforyour specific situation.  \n􀂃 Ensure public safety by requiring advanced practice registered nurses to be licensed as APRNs. Currently, our jurisdiction does not require this. This would be in addition to the registered nurse (RN) license and is a recommendation in the Consensus Model for APRN Regulation. Both licenses would be regulated by the jurisdiction’s board of nursing.  \n􀂃 Establish graduate level nursing education as the minimum level of academic requirement for APRN licensure. Graduate level education requires advanced courses in many areas, including pharmacology, as well as extensive clinical practice hours, in order to earn the graduate degree.  \n􀂃 Ensure that all APRNs have met the requirements for advanced education from an accredited graduate program. The bill requires all APRN education programs to undergo a board of nursing approval process and be accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Accreditation.  \n􀂃 Require professional certification for APRN licensure. Graduates of nursing programs are required to take and pass a certification examination in their area of APRN specialty. This exam helps establish entry-level competency. APRNs are held to professional standards established by the certifying body, in addition to the jurisdiction’s nurse practice act.  \n􀂃 Improve the public’s understanding of who is providing their care. Currently, different jurisdictions refer to APRNs by different titles. In (state/jurisdiction) we currently use the title (insert title used in jurisdiction-such as APN) . This can cause confusion if patients have moved from another jurisdiction where APRNs have a different title. The goal is for the title “advanced practice registered nurse (APRN)” to be adopted by every jurisdiction to provide an easily recognized professional designation in all jurisdictions. APRNs will be required to legally represent themselves as APRNs, followed by their specialty role (CNP, CNM, CRNA or CNS). For example, the legal title/signature for a nurse practitioner would read: Barbara Smith, APRN, CNP.  \n􀂃 Allow APRNs to practice independently. 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