Problem
1. What laws govern APRNs in the state of Maryland. Does a APRNs in Maryland have prescriptive authority; is there legislation in place that allows them to practice autonomously; and finally, if a bill has been passed and adopted, which legislator introduced the bill and who were the strongest advocates for the bill?
2. Explain how the lack of autonomy for APRNs impact patients in rural populations? As a health care professional in an advocacy role, what resources could you utilize to guide you in changing policies that impact APRNS in your state? What type of stakeholders and collaborative partners can guide or assist in changing this policy.