Minneapolis St. Paul Mental Health Blog

Senate bill 511 in Minnesota | What is really being said here? Solving the shortage and continuing to deliver quality care, or is this really a power struggle?

The bills now being considered are for:  APRNs who are experienced, educated, and currently play an important role for many patients (especially in areas not served by physicians).

This is too good to not want to share.  The position and responsibilities held by Nurse Practitioners brings value to the system.  

Mental Health Update | We believe in sharing valued information, especially when it comes to people getting the mental health care that they need.

HF 435 SF 511 APRN Minnesota, getting the best outcome for all only happens when you reach out and create a dialogue, letting those in power know how you feel.

Moving forward in a digital world: What you may find, as a constituent when calling your representative is that you don't always get feedback from them. My representative, Tara Mack (Apple Valley--district 57A) is on the House Health and Human Services Committee and I feel that communication is paramount to progress.

Another state moves towards a better system by eliminating the need for outdated prescribing agreements with physicians.

Progress and hope can be found occasionally in the system as this past Monday,

APRN Minnesota | In another set of 'perspectives' on our changing healthcare roles, we want to share direct excerpts from the article:

I want to share some pretty influential information regarding APRN's and the push to develop a better system.