[Maine-NPs] LD 981 NP delegation to MAs, etc.

[tom bartol]

Thanks to Kathy, Pam, Bob and everyone who worked on this legislation 
and also testified at the hearing.   It came out of committee 
unanimously "ought to pass" which generally means it will pass in the 
full senate and house.  This bill should solve the whole problem we 
have been looking at when NP's work with MA's.    WE haven't solved 
it any way at our institution and there has been a lot of confusion 
on the issue at my work place.

I would still suggest we all send an e-mail or letter to our 
legislators requsting them to support this bill.   I don't think it 
will make a difference in whether the bill passes or not, BUT, it 
will make them aware of all of us NP's out here and that we actively 
are involved in our legislative process and they'll get to know 
us.   It will really make a bigger difference in the long run.

SO, if you are reading this and ready to delete it, first, send an 
e-mail to your senator and representative, just telling them you're 
an NP in their district and you'd appreciate their support of LD 981 
(see my example below).  Also, send an e-mail to the people in our 
organization (as well as Pam and Bob) who really made this happen.

Thanks,

Tom  Bartol, NP


Sample letter/e-mail

Dear Senator/Representative _____________

      I would like ot request you to support LD 981, "An Act 
Concerning the Supervision of Nursing Support Staff" Sponsored by 
Representative Anne Perry.  I am a Nurse Practitioner working in 
Maine and this legislation would significantly help NP's to provide 
health care to the people of Maine.

Sincerely,






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