The comprehensive response to the pandemic in Mississippi led to emergency orders from both the governor and the state health officer that guided us through the last year.
Orders included mask mandates, stay-at-home orders, prohibiting elective surgery, and enforcing transfer of patients to already full hospitals. Each order was in place to mitigate the burden of COVID-19 cases and protect Mississippians.
By comparison, some states enacted waivers to supervisory requirements for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). These were accomplished through executive orders from the governor, the Department of Consumer Affairs (California), or even the Department of Health. Other states allowed for temporary full practice authority for APRNs with an expiration date in place.
The comprehensive response to the pandemic in Mississippi led to emergency orders from both the governor and the state health officer that guided us through the last year. Orders included mask mandates, stay-at-home orders, prohibiting elective surgery and enforcing transfer of patients to already full hospitals. Each order was in place to mitigate the burden of COVID cases and protect Mississippians.
By comparison, some states enacted waivers to supervisory requirements for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). These were accomplished through executive orders from governors, the Department of Consumer Affairs (California), or even Departments of Health. Other states allowed for temporary full practice authority for APRNs with an expiration date in place. On this topic, the range of executive orders is wide. Of note, among the 22 states that enacted waivers and suspensions to APRN practice requirements, five have expired. Importantly, no order decreased the number of hours fo