Pennsylvania Candidate Survey Finds Broad Support for Greater Nurse Practitioner Independence
A Pennsylvania PAC advocating for nurse practitioner independence has released survey results from state legislative candidates, revealing that the vast majority of respondents support granting nurse practitioners greater independence in their practice.
Harrisburg Lancaster Lebanon York, PA, October 15, 2026 —
A Pennsylvania political action committee that advocates for nurse practitioner independence has released survey results showing broad support among responding state legislative candidates for granting nurse practitioners greater independence in their practice.
The summary of the results describes the vast majority of respondents as supportive, but does not provide a percentage, the number of candidates surveyed or the number who responded. It also does not identify the PAC, the candidates or the survey’s release date.
The survey concerns candidates’ views on nurse practitioner practice independence. The information provided does not specify what changes to practice authority the question addressed, how the survey was conducted, or whether respondents were asked to explain their positions. It also does not state whether the results represent candidates from particular parties, districts or regions.
Because the PAC advocates for greater independence, the survey was released by an organization with a stated position on the issue. The available summary does not include the survey wording or further methodological details, so the scope of the reported support cannot be assessed from the information provided.
The results offer a snapshot of the views of candidates who responded, rather than a complete account of all Pennsylvania legislative candidates’ positions. No details were provided about legislative proposals, next steps or how the findings may affect policymaking.
Story summarized from the original created by Whitney Downard on penncapital-star.com, see more information here.
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