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Arkansas House Bill HMR1007

Arkansas 2025 Regular Session

Arkansas House Bill HMR1007

Introduced
3/6/25  
Refer
3/6/25  
Report Pass
3/10/25  

Caption

To Remember Loretta Ford, Cofounder Of The First Academic Program For Nurse Practitioners And "mother" Of The Nurse Practitioner Field.

Impact

By commemorating Loretta Ford, HMR1007 aims to highlight the importance of nursing education and the role nurse practitioners play in the healthcare system. The resolution reflects a growing recognition of the need for advanced practice nursing, which is crucial in addressing healthcare gaps, particularly in underserved areas. This acknowledgment may foster further advocacy for policies that support the expansion of nurse practitioner programs and integrated healthcare services.

Summary

HMR1007 is a House Memorial Resolution introduced in the 95th General Assembly of Arkansas, recognizing the significant contributions of Loretta Ford to the nursing profession. Ford was a trailblazer in healthcare, cofounding the first academic program for nurse practitioners in the United States, which has played a critical role in shaping the field of nursing. The resolution serves to honor her legacy and acknowledges her impact on healthcare education and policy.

Contention

While the resolution itself does not propose new legislation or policies, it emphasizes the necessity of supporting nursing education and the contributions of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). A point of contention may arise from discussions regarding the accessibility of nurse practitioner programs and the regulation of nursing practices. As the healthcare landscape evolves, ensuring sufficient support and recognition for APRNs remains a critical issue among policymakers and healthcare advocates.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

AR HB1447

To Amend The Mechanism By Which School Nurses Are Compensated.

AR SB279

To Amend The Alternative To Discipline Act; And To Broaden The Alternative To Discipline Act To Apply To Non-nurses Regulated By The Arkansas State Board Of Nursing.

AR SB299

To Establish Nursing Earn-to-learn Programs; And To Authorize A Nursing Student To Earn Direct Patient Care Clinical Credit Hours For Working In A Healthcare Facility In Certain Jobs.

AR HR1063

Congratulating Brenda Huett, R.n., Upon Her Retirement And Commending Her For Forty-five Years Of Service As A Registered Nurse.

AR SB79

To Allow Full Independent Practice Authority For Clinical Nurse Specialists; And To Allow Experience In Another State To Qualify.

AR HB1103

To Create The Universal Newborn Home Nurse Visitation Program To Provide Home Visitation Services For A Newborn Infant And The Parents Of A Newborn Infant.

AR HR1071

To Recognize Nancy Jo Smith For Over Fifty (50) Years Of Service To The University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences, To Her Patients, And To The State Of Arkansas.

AR SB367

To Amend The Law Concerning Unused Or Underutilized Public School Facilities; To Amend The Law Concerning The Right Of First Refusal To Purchase Or Lease A Public School District Academic Facility; And To Declare An Emergency.

AR SB57

An Act For The Department Of Education - Division Of Public School Academic Facilities And Transportation Appropriation For The 2024-2025 Fiscal Year.

AR SB123

An Act For The University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences Appropriation For The 2023-2024 Fiscal Year.

Similar Bills

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