Advanced Practice Nursing Bills pass the Legislature.

Two new bills that passed the legislature in June of 2021 fit right in with AARP’s mission of ensuring Delawareans have more choice as to how they want to age. The bills give more authority to Advanced Practice Nurses (APRN’s) so they can offer more immediate care to those who need it.

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“We supported House Bills 21 and 141 because they will improve Delawareans' access to primary healthcare by removing outdated restrictions on APRNs, said Sheila Grant, AARP Delaware Director of Advocacy. “We have decades of research showing that APRNs are highly-educated, qualified clinicians, who provide safe, quality care. It fits right in with our mission of ensuring people have more choices as to how they age.”

 She also noted that AARP recently fielded a survey of Delaware residents, and 86% said having health care services in their community was important to them. These bills will help to ensure that Delawareans have access to a qualified health care provider in their communities.