Unified Platform, QualifiedToHeal.com, Showcases Nurses’ Experiences, and Champions Healthcare Reform

MADISON - Today, see the unveiling of the revolutionary platform, QualifiedtoHeal.com. This pioneering site is devoted to elevating the narratives of Wisconsin's nurses who have been unjustifiably hampered by current state laws. The website further functions as a hub for a petition designed to accumulate public backing for legislation that enables these accomplished healthcare providers to use their training and skills to their utmost capacity.

QualifiedToHeal.com is a collaborative initiative of Senator Patrick Testin (Stevens Point), Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (Appleton), and Representative Gae Magnafici (Dresser). These legislators are the brains behind the innovative APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) Modernization Act. This vital bill aims to unleash the extraordinary capabilities of nearly 8,000 advanced practice nurses in Wisconsin, thereby broadening their ability to provide complete care to those requiring it.

Senator Testin, convinced of the compelling power of nurses' genuine stories, believes their sharing can serve as a persuasive endorsement for the urgent healthcare reforms needed in Wisconsin. The petition available on the site aims to amplify these narratives, ensuring public endorsement for these changes resonates loud and clear.

Representing both the Fox Valley in the Wisconsin State Senate and patients as an Advance Practice Nurse Prescriber/Family Nurse Practitioner, Senator Cabral-Guevara underscores that QualifiedToHeal.com will educate the public about the crucial role these nurses have in healthcare. She emphasizes that enhancing their roles can notably elevate health outcomes across the state.

Representative Magnafici, a seasoned professional with three decades of nursing practice, points out the APRN Modernization Act's significant potential to broaden healthcare access for inhabitants in underprivileged areas. More than a million Wisconsin citizens reside in regions with inadequate healthcare facilities. The act's potential to empower these nurses could have an especially positive impact in rural sectors.

Notably, the proposed legislation aligns with reforms already implemented in twenty-six diverse states, including Connecticut and Utah, as well as the District of Columbia.