APNs can deliver health care without physician oversight under new state law

Advanced practice nurses can prescribe medication and deliver health care to patients without physician oversight under a new state law signed by Gov. Mikie Sherrill. The law indefinitely extends a provision made by former Gov. Phil Murphy in 2020 to expand primary and behavioral health care access throughout the state by removing administrative barriers. APNs must have at least 5,000 hours of clinical practice. New Jersey joins 27 states with similar laws.

From NJ Spotlight News.