APRN state to state looking to compare...

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Probably going into the Air Force (hope so anyway)

Looking for a better state than Georgia to have my license under (License reciprocity).... So anyone out there what states should I look into?

I have always been told the further North the better APRNs are treated (right / wrong)....

How do you like your states laws??? Inquiring mind wants to know!

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Probably going into the Air Force (hope so anyway)

Looking for a better state than Georgia to have my license under (License reciprocity).... So anyone out there what states should I look into?

I have always been told the further North the better APRNs are treated (right / wrong)....

How do you like your states laws??? Inquiring mind wants to know!

Late note:

Please note I am looking for the states with the better practice laws not necessary working / pay since I would only be using it for a license....

The military doesn't care which state you're licensed in just as long as you have one...

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Specializes in Peds Urology,primary care, hem/onc.

I used to live/be licensed as an APN in GA and agree there can be difficulty.

I now work in DE and found the process a lot easier.

You can get licensed, have perscriptive authority and be able to get a Controlled substance certificare/DEA #. To perscribe though, you have to have a collaborative agreement with a physician.

Having been licensed in several states, I found DE the easiest to work with.

Good Luck!

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Specializes in Acute Care - Cardiology.

jd... i'm sure that you have considered this, but in case not, you might want to go to the thread about "best and worst states to practice in..." https://allnurses.com/forums/f34/what-best-worst-states-practice-np-58258.html

what i have gathered, is that washington state is an excellent state for apns. i personally think texas is a great state to be in.

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jd... i'm sure that you have considered this, but in case not, you might want to go to the thread about "best and worst states to practice in..." https://allnurses.com/forums/f34/what-best-worst-states-practice-np-58258.html

what i have gathered, is that washington state is an excellent state for apns. i personally think texas is a great state to be in.

thanks!

actually i did... :clown: after hit the submit post the first time. bad enough it was found in one of the four threads at the top of the page.. :bugeyes:

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

I worked for the VA for several years. It doesn't matter what state you're licensed in, the military determines your scope of practice. Changing state of licensure won't make any difference.

Is this what you are asking?

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I worked for the VA for several years. It doesn't matter what state you're licensed in, the military determines your scope of practice. Changing state of licensure won't make any difference.

Is this what you are asking?

No, not really.. I know they have protocols (should have seen the list I had to go through)....

I am aware that the military wants us to be licensed in at least one state... If I am going to be licensed in at least one state and paying money for that license I would rather pay it to a state that is NP friendly...

Georgia is pretty much sucks for lack of a better term.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Emergency, Education, Informatics.

I'm not sure it realy makes a difference. Just pick a state and get a license. If you choose to work of base, you'll have to get the license in the state your in anyway. It's not going to make any difference to the military. Just get it were you live and have your nursing license. It's not worth spending this much time and energy on the topic.

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Specializes in ACNP-BC, Adult Critical Care, Cardiology.

Actually I do see your point. If the military accepts licensure from any state and you plan on practicing under their protocols, I would rather give my money to the state BON where the practice acts for APN's are progressive and not restrictive just as an appreciation for all the work their NP lobbyists have done.

The link to the thread on the best states to practice is helpful but the post by Core0 pretty much links you to the document that singlehandedly provides all the information you need which is the Pearson Report. However, it can be cumbersome to go through all 50 states but if you must know...

http://www.webnp.net/ajnp.html

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Now I understand! Thanks much.

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Probably going into the Air Force (hope so anyway)

Looking for a better state than Georgia to have my license under (License reciprocity).... So anyone out there what states should I look into?

I have always been told the further North the better APRNs are treated (right / wrong)....

How do you like your states laws??? Inquiring mind wants to know!

Here is the list of states where an NP does not need physician involvement to practice or prescribe (Maine requires two years of experience before you prescribe):

Alaska

Arizona

District of Columbia

Idaho

Iowa

Maine*

Montana

New Hampshire

New Mexico

Oregon

Washington

Wyoming

The following states from that list are compact states:

Arizona

Idaho

Iowa

Maine

New Hampshire

New Mexico

Hope this helps.

David Carpenter, PA-C

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