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HB 547(Pigman) Full Practice Authority Bill Passes 1st Committee

Panama City, FL
The Florida Panhandle Nurse Practitioner Coalition

 

HB 547(Pigman) Full Practice Authority Bill Passes 1st Committee

HB 547 passed its first committee in the house by a vote of 9 Yeas to 4 Nays. The room was packed as the discussion took place over why ARNPs should have full practice authority. FLANP Board Chair Stan Whittaker and lobbyist Chris Floyd have been relentlessly working this issue at the capitol. There was extensive discussion over the bill . Watch the entire testimony here. http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/VideoPlayer.aspx?eventID=2443575804_2015031452&committeeID=2859

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