MADISON (WKOW) — A new state law lets advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) practice independently in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin communities will now be able to fill a gap in critical care after Gov. Tony Evers (D) signed the APRN Modernization Act into law Friday .

Dr. Jill Guttormson is the dean of Marquette University College of Nursing with a background in critical care nursing.

She was part of a lobbying effort when the bill was first being introduced early on to get it passed. She says the new legislation will not take away from the quality of care.

"There's been a lot of research in this area, and all of the research shows that advanced practice nurses provide high quality, safe and effective care," Guttormson said. "That doesn't preclude us continuing to consult, to work toge

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