Lara Giddings, MP 
Minister for Health
Friday, 20 March 2009

Health Minister Lara Giddings today welcomed the Nursing Board’s authorisation of Tasmania’s first nurse practitioners.

“This is an exciting day for the future of nursing in Tasmania,” Ms Giddings said.

“Establishing the role of the nurse practitioner is part of the Tasmanian Government’s commitment to building a strong and sustainable nursing workforce.

“It is also an integral part of Tasmania’s Health Plan and a range of legislative and regulatory changes have been completed to support the implementation of the new role.