COVID-19 – Governor Whitmer Issues Executive Order To Temporarily Relax Scope of Practice
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Mar, 2020
Recently Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order No. 2020-30 (COVID-19) temporary suspending scope of practice, supervision, and delegation requirements to allow licensed, registered and certified health care professionals to provide necessary medical services to support the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This Executive Order applies to healthcare professionals working in: Ambulance operations, aircraft transport operations, […]
California Physicians Oppose Expanding Nurse Practitioner Abilities
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Jul, 2019
The California Future Health and Workforce Commission recommended in a recent report that the state expand the role of nurse practitioners to combat a projected shortfall of more than 4,100 primary care clinicians over the next decade. California Assemblyman Jim Wood, a dentist, introduced a bill (read the bill) during the last legislative session to […]
Category: Licensure, News & Updates, Nursing
Post Tagged with Advance Practice Registered Nurse, Donna Craig, Licensure, Nurse Practitioner, The Health Law Center New Michigan Medicaid Enrollment and Billing Requirements for Nurse Practitioners and Certified Nurse Specialists
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Jun, 2019
The Michigan Department of Health & Human Services recently published new enrollment and billing requirements for nurse practitioners (NP) and clinical nurse specialists (CNS) who participate in Michigan’s Medicaid program. These new guidelines were effective June 1, 2019 and require: Enrollment Requirements for Clinical Nurse Specialists – Enroll in the Medicaid Program with a collaborating […]
Post Tagged with Advance Practice Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Specialist, Donna Craig, Medicaid, The Health Law Center Nurse Practitioners, Know Your Value
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Jun, 2019
If you are a registered nurse considering an advanced degree as a nurse practitioner (NP), or are currently enrolled in a nurse practitioner educational program, you should know what a NP’s earning potential is in various states. While compensation may vary from setting to setting, the Nurse Journal’s website is a good starting point in […]
Category: Nursing, Professional Development
Post Tagged with Advance Practice Registered Nurse, APRN, Donna Craig, NP, Nurse Practitioner, The Health Law Center Celebrate Nurses Week – Thank a Nurse
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in May, 2019
Each year we celebrate nurses for all they do for their patients and communities. International Nurses Day is celebrated on May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. In the United States, we celebrate National Nurses Week from May 6 – to 12 in honor of nurses nationwide. Please take the time to thank a […]
Category: Nursing
National Council of State Boards of Nursing Publishes Guidelines for Medical Marijuana
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Apr, 2019
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing has published a white paper summarizing current legislation, reviews of scientific literature, and nursing implications in the care of patients using medical marijuana. Read More
Category: News & Updates, Nursing, Professional Development
When The Healthcare Provider And Patient Need To Part Ways
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Feb, 2019
Occasionally patients are non-compliant with treatment care plans, are frequent no-shows, or the relationship between the healthcare provider and patient has deteriorated to the point that a meaningful treatment relationship ceases to exist. When these situations arise, there are always questions as to how to terminate the healthcare provider-patient relationship. There are some general guidelines […]
Category: Professional Development
Physicians See Nurse Practitioners As A Win-Win For The Care Of Patients
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Jan, 2019
Data from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing show the number of nurse practitioners continues to increase. Based on 2017 data, approximately 28,000 nurses graduated from nurse practitioner programs in the United States. This graduation rate is up from 23,000 graduates in 2016. These nurse […]
Category: Nursing, Professional Development
Post Tagged with Advance Practice Registered Nurse, APRN, Donna Craig, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, The Health Law Center Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs Revises Controlled Substance Rules
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Jan, 2019
The Michigan Bureau of Professional Licensing within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs has revised the Pharmacy – Controlled Substances Rules. These changes are effective immediately, and include the following: Gabapentin is now added as a controlled substance to the Schedule 5 drug list. 2. Health care providers licensed to prescribe or dispense […]
Category: Licensure, Michigan Legal Updates, Nursing
2018 Survey Of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compensation
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Nov, 2018
Medscape Nurses has published its recent compensation survey results for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). The survey was conducted between June 12 – September 30, 2018, and was part of a larger survey that included registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. The compensation results were based on 2017 annual incomes. A total of 10,282 nurses […]
Category: News & Updates, Nursing, Professional Development
