02/20/2026
NJSNA leadership, alongside other New Jersey nursing organization leaders, provided supportive testimony on S2996 (APN Full Practice Authority) during the Senate Health Committee hearing on Monday, February 9.
The bill would eliminate certain practice restrictions for Advanced Practice Nurses, allowing APNs to practice independently and expand access to care across the state. More than two dozen practitioners and lobbyists spoke during the 90-minute hearing as lawmakers consider what this change could mean for patient safety and healthcare access in New Jersey.
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