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Every few years, New Jersey faces the monumental question of whether to expand a professional group’s scope of practice. This year, advanced practice nurses (APNs) lead the charge. At the onset of the pandemic, Gov. Phil Murphy issued executive order No. 112 permitting APNs to practice without any physician involvement or consultation. This well-intentioned order was a […]

Every few years, New Jersey is faced with the monumental question of whether or not to authorize certified registered nurse anesthetists — advanced practice nurses — who have completed an anesthesia training program, to administer anesthesia to patients without a licensed physician anesthesiologist present. During the pandemic surge, Gov. Phil Murphy issued Executive Order 112,