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Adult Nurse Practitioner and Founder of PreceptorLink. Developed a tech-enabled National Database for Paid and Unpaid NP Preceptors. Dedicated to helping educate QUALITY NPs and NP students

California NPs! We have another hurdle to face for potential Full Practice Authority (FPA). Did you know that some of California's most experienced and qualified nurse practitioners are not eligible to become 103 NPs because their national certifications have been "retired?" I am one of these NPs. The board certification I took, "Adult NP," doesn't exist anymore with AANP. I still have to maintain all of my current licensure, CEUs, board requirements, etc., but AANP retired this particular exam. So the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) has identified these kinds of board certifications as "legacy certifications" and, as such, they are not recognized as potential 103 NPs. These are some of the most experienced and qualified NPs, so this does not make sense! Even if this does not impact you directly, please visit the CANP action center for ways to contact your legislators and respectfully urge their support of SB 1451. It only takes a minute! #NPsLead #SupportSB1451 #CANP https://lnkd.in/g5gtKknd

Pass SB 1451 (Ashby)

Pass SB 1451 (Ashby)

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Michelle Donato RN, MSN

GNP-BC (ANCC Board Certified)

5mo

Thank you! We legacy NPs have been working and practicing for a very long time— we are being left out for a decision made by the Board to retire our certifications. #unfair

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Karen Riesinger

Family Nurse Practitioner

6mo

Thanks for highlighting this issue.

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