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PT Compact States 2023
What is the PT Compact? Compact physical therapy states refer...
Building Your Individual Practice: Advancing Your Career As a Nurse Practitioner
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Building Your Individual Practice: Advancing Your Career As a Nurse Practitioner
For far too long, nurse practitioners (NP) have had to fight for the professional recognition and autonomy they deserve. Those who sought to build their own individual practices, in particular, have had to contend with the resistance of physicians and the reticence of patients and families. There has, however, been a definitive shift in both attitudes toward and opportunities for nurse practitioners in recent years, however. As NPs continue to face of an ongoing physician shortage and a catastrophic global pandemic, their demand and authority has grown. As of 2023, 26 U.S. states grant full practice authority to NPs, meaning that NPs can diagnose and treat patients wholly without physician supervision. This also means that NPs practicing in full authority states may establish their own independent medical practices. NPs may also establish virtual practices, providing care to patients in full authority states, provided that the NP is licensed to practice in that state. Similarly, NPs may cultivate a vibrant career as a travel practitioner, working in underserved areas where they can practice full authority. The increasing autonomy of NPs within the national and global healthcare system is opening up untold opportunities for independently-minded clinicians. Therefore, if you dream of...
PT Compact States 2023
What is the PT Compact? Compact physical therapy states refer to the group of states that have passed or are in the process of passing the Physical Therapy Compact legislature. This agreement allows licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to hold one compact license in their primary state and practice in multiple states without requiring additional licenses. Essentially, a physical therapist or assistant who is licensed in a compact physical therapy state can efficiently work in another compact physical therapy state without having to go through the time-consuming and costly process of obtaining a separate license. It’s important to note that not all states participate in this agreement, so practitioners must check if the state they want to work in is part of the Physical Therapy Compact before practicing there. Over 30 states have joined the PT Compact and offer this option for qualified practitioners. What is a PT Compact License? The PT Compact License is a multi-state license that allows physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to practice in member states without obtaining additional licenses. The Compact License was established in 2014 as an interstate agreement between participating states, to increase access to quality healthcare by allowing...