advanced practice registered nurses; compact

This bill establishes an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact in Arizona to streamline licensure for nurses who practice across state lines. Under the new rules, eligible nurses can obtain a single multistate license that allows them to practice in all participating states without applying for separate licenses in each location. The legislation creates a shared information system for licensing boards to track nurse credentials and share details about disciplinary actions or investigations. While the bill aims to reduce administrative burdens and increase access to care, it maintains that each state retains the authority to regulate nursing practice within its own borders.