RCRC has lent its support to Assembly Bill 890, authored by Assembly Member Jim Wood (D-Healdsburg). AB 890 allows Nurse Practitioners (NPs) that meet specified requirements to practice independently and without physician and surgeon supervision.
AB 890 creates the Advanced Practice Registered Nursing Board (Board), and authorizes a licensed NP to practice without physician supervision in limited practice settings. Additionally, a NP that has obtained an advanced nursing degree, has met specified experience requirements and is certified by the Board, may also provide health care services outside of the limited practice settings.
Due to California’s significant shortage of health service providers in underserved and rural areas, many children and adults face significant challenges accessing quality services. AB 890 will help bridge the access gap by allowing NPs to provide full healthcare services in areas where physician care is unfeasible.
RCRC’s support letter can be accessed here. AB 890 currently awaits consideration in the Assembly Appropriations Committee. Please contact Tracy Rhine, RCRC Legislative Advocate, at (916) 447-4806 or trhine@rcrcnet.org for more information.