Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners

05/06/2026

PCNP knows advocacy.

Behind every scope of practice win, every policy update, and every legislative decision impacting Nurse Practitioners in Pennsylvania—there’s work happening at the table.

PCNP is there—tracking legislation, engaging with policymakers, and advocating for the future of your profession. We connect you to real-time updates, legislative briefings, and the conversations shaping healthcare across the Commonwealth.

If you’re practicing in PA, PCNP is in your corner.
Because if you’re not at the table, decisions are made without you.

Be in the know. Be represented. Join PCNP today.
👉 https://www.pacnp.org/page/joinnow

05/06/2026

You had me at WE KNOW.

Nurse Practitioners—
PCNP knows advocacy.
PCNP knows your career.
PCNP knows your time is valuable.
PCNP knows what comes next in healthcare.

The question is—do you know PCNP?

Be in the know. Join the organization that works for you—at every stage of your journey.
👉 https://www.pacnp.org/page/joinnow

05/05/2026

Take action now!
Click here to urge your PA legislators to pass FPA!
➡️ bit.ly/PassFPAinPA

Pennsylvania is surrounded by states that have already modernized their laws to expand access to care through full practice authority for NPs.

These states recognize what the evidence has consistently shown, that NPs are highly trained clinicians who provide safe, high-quality care. Yet here in Pennsylvania, outdated policies continue to limit how NPs can serve patients.

At a time when access to care is a growing concern, we cannot afford to fall behind. It is time for Pennsylvania to align with its neighbors and remove unnecessary barriers to care!

05/05/2026

Ready to invest in your future, enhance your program, and elevate your impact? 💜✨

The PCNP University Ambassador Program is your chance to:
🎓 Build early professional connections
🤝 Network with CRNP leaders, policymakers & mentors
📣 Gain leadership + advocacy experience
🚀 Bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world practice

It’s more than a title — it’s a career advantage from day one and a direct connection to a network of 20,000+ nurse practitioners across PA.

👏 Shoutout to our current ambassadors:
Misericordia University & Widener University — leading the way and empowering the next generation of NPs!

Ready to stand out, lead, and make an impact?

05/04/2026

📣 Pennsylvania NPs — it’s time to show up and speak out!

Join us June 1 for Lobby Day and stand with fellow NPs, students, and supporters to advocate for full practice authority.

Outdated restrictions are limiting patient access to care — especially in rural and underserved communities. Senate Bill 25 can change that — and your voice matters.

🏛️ Rally on the Capitol steps
🤝 Meet with legislators
🩺 Share your impact

This is your chance to represent your profession and help shape the future of healthcare in PA.

🕘 9:00 AM – Rotunda Meet-Up
🕚 11:00 AM – Capitol Rally

Register now and make your voice count!
pacnp.org/2026LobbyDay

05/03/2026

🚨 Take action and urge your legislators to pass FPA! 🚨

Now that New Jersey has passed legislation granting full practice authority to some NPs, this leaves Pennsylvania surrounded by states with less restrictions on NPs and fewer barriers for patients to access care.

Take a moment to message your PA state legislators, urging them to put patients first by passing Senate Bill 25 and House Bill 739!

Click here to send your message! ➡️ https://bit.ly/PassFPAinPA

04/25/2026

This is how graduating NP students and relocating NPs view Pennsylvania.

While Pennsylvania faces provider shortages and long wait times for healthcare appointments, NPs are still blocked by outdated laws that limit how they can care for patients.

As a reduced practice state, Pennsylvania's outdated laws prevent NPs from wanting to work within PA borders, while further limiting patient access to high-quality care.

It's time to remove the red tape that blocks NPs and hurts patients!

04/21/2026

A recent study shows how NPs can help reduce hospitalizations and acute care use, while achieving patient outcomes similar to physician-led care.

Evidence consistently shows there is little to no difference in safety or effectiveness between NP-led and physician-led care.

The study also states that NPs' focus on follow-up, care coordination, and whole-person treatment can make a meaningful impact for patients, especially for patients with chronic conditions.

Studies continue to show that practices with nurse practitioners perform as well as MD-led practices and can reduce hospitalizations and emergency department visits.

04/16/2026

New NPs who graduate from PA's top nursing schools should be a welcome addition to the healthcare workforce, but Pennsylvania law is driving them away.

The state needs more healthcare providers, but instead of making it easier to practice, qualified NPs in Pennsylvania face additional roadblocks.

NPs are fleeing to neighboring states where they can practice without expensive, outdated requirements.

It's time to remove the roadblocks and pass FPA in Pennsylvania!

04/14/2026

Advanced practice nurses now have more freedom to practice health care in New Jersey.

This means Pennsylvania is now a restricted practice island surrounded almost entirely by full practice authority states!

When the health care industry is facing significant challenges, workforce shortages, and rising costs, the last thing needed are unnecessary barriers to practicing and accessing health care.

Besides making it more difficult for patients to access the care they need, this also incentivizes NPs to move to bordering states where they can practice to the full extent of their education and training, unlike in Pennsylvania.

Instead of losing our skilled NPs to neighboring full practice authority states, Pennsylvania must join the majority of U.S. states to update the unnecessary, outdated laws that restrict our NP workforce and harm Pennsylvania patients!

04/09/2026

Pennsylvania is quickly becoming a restricted island in a sea of full practice authority.

Now that NJ has modernized practice laws for many NPs, Pennsylvania is almost completely surrounded by full practice authority states where NPs can practice without unnecessary barriers.

On this island, patients still face challenges accessing health care, and NPs continue to be held back by burdensome restrictions.

It's time to turn the tide for patients and pass full practice authority in PA!

04/08/2026

New Jersey has taken action, but Pennsylvania still lags behind.

As patients face long wait times and challenges accessing health care, states must move towards evidence-based solutions to improve healthcare access.

Now that New Jersey has expanded access to NP-led primary and behavioral health care, Pennsylvania needs to join its neighboring states and remove the outdated restrictions that limit NPs’ ability to fully serve their patients.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill signs a law allowing experienced advanced practice nurses to practice independently in New Jersey.