Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
National organization chiefs visit to discuss federal bill that would widen the functions of NPs
Mayor Paul Brooks signs a proclamation to recognize U.S. Nurse Practitioner Week. Behind him, from left to right: Tyler Lindholm, state policy director for U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis; Heith Waddell, medical director; CCMSD CEO Micki Lyons; Kristina Davis, DNP; Kenda Huseby, family nurse practitioner; Wesley Davis, DNP; April Kapu, President of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners; Maria Kidner, Region 8 Director for AANP; and Kathy Lenz, resource and economic development manager for Lummis.
The president and regional director of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) visited Crook County on Friday to tour a healthcare facility that's become known for its creative use of nurse practitioners (NPs).
Dr. April Kapu, president of the organization, spoke to a piece of legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that she said would remove a number of the administrative barriers between nurse practitioners and the care their patients need.
"This hospital – this community – has embraced the role of the nurse practitioner, and it thrives. We can see...
