By applying for the removal of the collaboration agreement you have the opportunity to be a leader in continued legislative efforts in Arkansas.  In order to move closer to true Full Practice Authority in Arkansas, we need independent practice nurse practitioner data.  The only way to get this data is by having a large number of Nurse Practitioners in Arkansas apply for removal of the collaborative practice agreement. Nurse Practitioner data plays a prominent role in legislative efforts and one question we have heard from Arkansas legislators is, “Where is the Arkansas data?”  The only way to get independent practice data is to have nurse practitioners practicing without collaboration. Legislative and Healthcare organizations rely on data to make important decisions regarding nurse practitioner practice as well as legislative and financial decisions.

Working to ensure independent practice data is collected, organized, analyzed, and implemented is the best way that we can improve multiple aspects of healthcare legislation , nursing and nursing processes ensuring that we continue to move closer to true, Full Practice Authority for Arkansas. We ask you to share the excitement of applying for removal of collaborative practice agreements by posting the attached announcement graphic with the hashtag #IndependentPracticeAR.  Encourage your colleagues to apply and share!