Delaware joins the list of states with Autonomous Practice
The State of Delaware has joined the list of States with Autonomous Practice for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). House Bill 141, introduced by Rep. Minor-Brown, and passed by the governor and state legislators, now removes unnecessary oversight/supervision of APRNs by physicians.
Delaware now joins 23 other states in sharing the benefits of improved access to the health care provider of their choice. This bill allows APRNs to practice to the full extend of their education, certification and training. Through this expanded scope of practice the State of Delaware will be able to increase access to care, reduce cost of care and expand the pool of available healthcare providers.
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) maintains a list of state scope of practice. You can see the National Map of APRN scope here:
https://www.aanp.org/advocacy/state/state-practice-environment
