ACPA Expresses Appreciation to the Veteran's Administration for Proposal to Support APRN Practice and Accessibility to Care

 
ACPA wants to express appreciation to the the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA) for promulgating a rule to allow Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to practice to the full extent of their education and training within VHA facilities. With over 8.7 million Veterans seeking care in more than 1,700 VHA care sites each year, full utilization of healthcare providers— including APRNs—is critically important.
 
660 schools of nursing in all 50 states have pledged to support the national Joining Forces initiative to enhance the preparation of America's nurses to care for Veterans, service members, and their families. The action taken by the VHA will further align practice with education.