The Impact of Nurse Practitioner Full Practice Authority on Pediatric Care Experiences: A National Secondary Data Analysis
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Description
Examines the impact of full practice authority (FPA) for pediatric nurse practitioners (NPs) on pediatric primary healthcare access. Utilizes 2010–2019 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey data to analyze policy changes related to FPA implementation according to patient access, experiences, and rurality.
Author(s)
Joyce J. Fitzpatrick, Maxwell Mehlman, Alicia Plemmons, et al.
Citation
Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 40(2), 251-257
Date
03/2026
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Access
· Children and youth
· Health workforce supply and demand
· Legislation and regulations
· Nurse practitioners and other advanced practice registered nurses
· Primary care
· Rural-urban differences
· Scope of practice
· Statistics and data