This 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. The collaborative agreement is defined as a plan outlining the working relationship between the APRN and collaborating physicians or other advanced practice registered nurses.

The bill includes a provision stating that the repeal will take effect on August 1, 2026, and will apply to any nurse completing postgraduate practice requirements under the specified statute and any applications for licensure submitted on or after that date. This change aims to streamline the licensure process for APRNs by eliminating the requirement for collaborative practice hours, thereby potentially increasing the availability of healthcare providers in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 148.211
1st Engrossment: 148.211