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New Jersey Expands Independent Practice for Advanced Nurses

3/31/2026

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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed a law on March 30, 2026, to expand the role of advanced practice nurses in the state.
The legislation, S2996 and A4052, grants permanent independent practice authority to certain APNs, enabling them to provide primary and behavioral health care.
It also allows qualified APNs to prescribe medications without physician collaboration.
Sherrill said the measure aims to remove barriers to healthcare access amid workforce shortages.

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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed a law on March 30, 2026, to expand the role of advanced practice nurses in the state.
The legislation, S2996 and A4052, grants permanent independent practice authority to certain APNs, enabling them to provide primary and behavioral health care.
It also allows qualified APNs to prescribe medications without physician collaboration.
Sherrill said the measure aims to remove barriers to healthcare access amid workforce shortages.