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This bill establishes the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Compact, which creates a multistate licensure system for advanced practice registered nurses. The compact aims to facilitate interstate practice by allowing APRNs with a multistate license to practice in any participating state under a single license, while maintaining public safety through uniform licensure requirements. Key provisions include establishing specific qualifications for obtaining a multistate APRN license, such as holding an active unencumbered nursing license, completing an accredited graduate-level education program, passing a national certification exam, and having at least 2,080 hours of APRN practice. The bill creates an interstate commission to administer the compact, which will establish rules, coordinate licensure information, and handle disputes between states. The compact allows APRNs to practice across state lines more easily, with each state retaining the ability to regulate APRN practice within its borders. Importantly, the bill specifically states that the compact does not alter the existing scope of practice for APRNs in Arizona and includes a provision allowing the governor to withdraw the state from the compact if the interstate commission attempts to change the state's APRN practice regulations.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82079