KANSAS ALLIANCE OF ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONERS - HB 2066 支持并请求通过声明

Sep 14, 2026

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Letter in support of Kansas House Bill 2066, requesting approval of updated requirements for advanced practice registered nurses. It explains the history and development of APRN role codification, highlights alignment with the National Consensus Model for APRN regulation, and supports expanded independent practice to the full extent of education and certification. The text cites licensure, accreditation, certification, liability insurance expectations, workforce impact in primary care and rural health access, and research findings related to safety, quality, and malpractice risk. Supporting organizations and attached resources are referenced.

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Kansas Alliance of Advanced Nurse Practitioners

Support for HB 2066 and APRN regulation updates

Background, licensure/certification, and practice authority

Patient care impact and risk evidence

Closing and attached resources

# KANSAS ALLIANCE OF ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONERS Wichita,Ks 2/11/19 Dear Chair Landwehr,Vice Chair Eplee,Ranking Minority Muman,and committee members: I rise to speak in support of HB 2066,such updating certain requirements related toadvanced practice registered nurses in review by the State of KS House Health and HumanServices.I am Dr.Carla Lee,originated chair of Ks State Nurses Association's committeeto develop language for the codification of thisemerging expanded role,initial workcommenced in 1975,al1 roles represented on said committee,e.g.midwifery,specialist,practitioner and nurse anesthesist.As known,initial work commenced via Senate interim study,Senate bil113,under the leadership of Senator Wesley Sowers,such approved in 1980. It is also shared that yours truly served as first director of WSU's np program,Fort Hays'sFNP program,and key member of the KU consortium sharing resources across campuses. I speak on behalf of the Kansas Alliance of Advanced Nuree Practitioners,noting supportfor said bil1,esp.related to updates on movement to independent practice,congruence withthe National Consensus Model for APRN Regulation,Liscensure,Accreditation,Certification,and Education(LACE),such approved in 2008 by over 40 organiazations:Yours truly servingon the American Nurses Association's Congress on Nursing Practice,a key contributor.We also speak in support of the language of this bill in that it supports practice to thefu11 extent of education and certification,noting that over 26 listings current1y are inplace for Ks liscensure via review of current national certifications.Systems for reviewhave been implemented for some time via thorough review and oversight of the Ks StateBoard of Nursing.Certification,national in specific r6le,is expected as well aspresence of liability insurance,now required.Twenty-two states to date have fu11 authority. Advanced practitioners serve an essential role in the delivery of primary care,appropiatereferrals,esp.noting that 85%of rural anesthesia is administered by nurse anesthesists.Initial inauguration of the role was funded by Kansas Regional Medical Program,ProjectNurse Clinician,related to intense need for rural and urban poor populations service. It is important to note that sufficient \#s of accrediated academic programs are im place,26 subspecialty certifications are available in ANCC(American Nurses Credentialing Center)aswell as 4 other key organizations approved for national certifications.It is also importantto note that Standars of Practice are in place nationally via educational association,mostnoteably National 0rganization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties,practice-oriented associationsImportant1y,the standards are set via core comeptencies directed to advanced nursingprocess(such listed in Section 1(3),as well as for perforamance competencies,e.g.evidence-based practices. Furthermore,continuing education is wel1 established foradvanced practice over the years,such commencing in Kansas in 1972. Research evidences good out comes in care,equivalent service compared to physicains(OTA),andincreasing \#s to meet increased demands for health care services.Research by the AANP(Am.Association of Nurse Practitioners)reports 270,00oliscensed in U.S,approximately 26,000completing annual,with 99.1%with graduate degrees,95.7%prescribing meds,includingcontrolled substances in al150 states and DC.2 (2) The practice model(ANA)focused upon safety and quality of health care delivery ofservices.Another study focused upon NPs(AANP)reported March,2017,that only 1.9%ofthe,then,222,000 NPs,had been named as a "primary defendantin a malpractice case".3 onsidering a11 the positive progres in structure bui1dng (acreditedl prosramsnationa1 certificgtion systems,nationa1 c.e.systems,national standards of practice foradvanced practice,research findings,increased satisfaction of clients,and low malppacticeeclaims,'it is requested that this bill be approved so as to lift restrictions t

FAQs

What is the purpose of this letter related to HB 2066?

It supports Kansas House Bill 2066 by requesting approval of updated requirements for advanced practice registered nurses and lifting restrictions on full practice authority.

How does the letter justify alignment with national APRN regulation standards?

It states the language supports congruence with the National Consensus Model for APRN Regulation, including licensure, accreditation, certification, and education (LACE) requirements.

What evidence or rationale does the letter give regarding outcomes and safety?

It cites research indicating good care outcomes, equivalent service compared to physicians, improved capacity to meet healthcare demand, and low malpractice exposure figures for nurse practitioners.

Sep 14, 2026

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