MA S872

Creates a 24-month post-graduate residency program for certified nurse practitioners who graduated from accredited nursing schools within the past three years, administered by federally-qualified community health centers

Requires residents to work under supervision and mentorship of a physician or advanced practice registered nurse while managing their own patient panels

Mandates participating nurse practitioners sign employment contracts with the community health center for at least 18 months following residency completion

Requires minimum annual state expenditure of $2,500,000 for the program, with the division directed to seek federal Medicaid reimbursement as graduate medical education

Regulations must be issued within six months of passage; existing nursing licensure requirements under chapters 94C and 112 remain unchanged