The bill proposes the repeal of the postgraduate collaborative practice requirements for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in Minnesota. Specifically, it seeks to remove Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 148.211, subdivision 1c, which mandates that nurse practitioners or clinical nurse specialists must complete at least 2,080 hours of practice within a collaborative agreement in a clinical setting before qualifying for licensure as an APRN. This collaborative agreement involves a structured working relationship between the APRN and one or more physicians or other advanced practice registered nurses.

The effective date for this repeal is set for August 1, 2025, and it will apply to any nurse completing postgraduate practice requirements under the specified statute and any applications for licensure submitted on or after that date. By eliminating these requirements, the bill aims to streamline the licensure process for APRNs, potentially increasing the availability of healthcare providers in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 148.211