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ACKNOWLEDGMENT I would like to specifically thank the Board of Nursing and State Nursing Associations' Executive Directors/Legislative consultants, and Chairpersons from the Nurse Practitioner Special Interest Groups/Associations from every state for their time and invaluable information and perspectives. I would also like to thank Virginia Trotter Betts, RN, MSN, JD, FAAN, for her health care policy input and article critique. Every attempt has been made to present the most up-to-date information possible, but we welcome feedback.
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