California nurse practitioners scored their first victory in the fight to convince state lawmakers to pass a bill granting them full authority to practice their education and training to provide medical care for patients.
On Tuesday, AB 890 cleared its first obstacle after the Assembly Business and Professions Committee approved it with 16-0 votes. The legislation will be heading to the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
Nurse practitioners will help meet the health care needs of Californians
Under the legislation, nurse practitioners will be able to perform certain functions without supervision by a physician or surgeon. Such functions include ordering and interpreting diagnostic procedures, certifying disability, and prescribing, administering, dispensing, and administering controlled substances.
Assembly member Jim Wood (D-Santa Rosa) introduced AB 890 in February. His intention is to meet the health care needs of Californians across the state by maximizing the education and training of health care providers.
