MADISON (NBC 26) -- To help in the fight against coronavirus, Govenor Evers issued an order Friday to change licensing requirements for some health care workers.
According to a statement from the Governor, the order simplifies healthcare license renewals and encourages recently retired professionals with expired licenses to re-enter practice.
The order provides an avenue for licensed out-of-state practitioners to practice in Wisconsin without first requiring an in-state credential. It also eliminates time limits for temporary licenses.
Additionally, the Governor states the order enable nursing students close to graduation to be a part of the state’s coronavirus response by adjusting some clinical education requirements. It suspends practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses.
The order also provides flexibility to physician assistants in order to meet emergency needs.
The Governor states the order is effective immediately and will remain in effect through the duration of the public health emergency. This order can be read here.
