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Strict regulations on nurses with advanced degrees and training prompt some to move

KBIA | By Najifa Farhat
Published June 10, 2026 at 5:27 PM EDT

APRNs — advanced practice registered nurses — help provide access to health care especially in areas where there may be a shortage. Strict regulations in some states prompt many to cross state lines.

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