New NP regulations for MD, PA, NJ

[abass211]

I heard today that MD/PA/NJ have passed a new law that states that a NP must practice in the field they are certified in. Meaning that if you obtain an FNP you must work in family medicine, i.e. not in the hospital/ER, etc. Has anyone else heard this or knows if other states are changing the NP laws. Or where I can go to find out more information on this - what each states regulations are??

Was thinking about going back for FNP, however if I would not be able to work in an ER and limited to a a doctors office, this could be a big hiccup.

Thanks :)

[CCRNDiva, BSN, RN]

It is hospital credentialing that decides who they let in the ICU. Remember credentialing and law are different beasts. The hospital can always make things more strict then the state law.

Can you provide a link for the law change in PA? That is usually a good thing to reference the "proof" so to speak. :)

You're absolutely correct. I was just trying inform the above poster who inquired about other practitioners having limits placed on their practice that physicians are required to provide evidence of their training to care for critically ill patients as well. Thank you for the clarification.