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The 2026 NP Practice Authority Map
A free interactive 50-state map showing where NPs can practice independently and where they need physician collaboration. Hover any state to see its tier and key practice authority details. Built by practicing nurse practitioners.
🇺🇸 NP Practice Authority — All 50 States + DC
Hover any state to see its tier and key details. Color-coded by practice authority · As of June 2026.
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🟢 Full Practice
🟦 Transition to Full
🟡 Reduced Practice
🔴 Restricted Practice
What you'll see on the map
- All 50 states + DC — practice authority tier (Full / Reduced / Restricted)
- Transition-to-Practice states highlighted (CA, NY, CO, NE)
- Hover any state for its tier and key context
Why this mattersPractice authority directly affects your NP career
Where you choose to practice as an NP determines whether you'll need a collaborating physician (and how that affects job availability + compensation), whether you can open your own practice, and how much administrative burden you carry. The differences between Full Practice and Restricted states are dramatic — and the landscape is shifting fast as more states enact NP modernization laws.
This map is a starting point. For state-by-state application tracking, fee calculators, and step-by-step licensure flows, see the Licensely APRN Navigator.
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