Sen. Joyce Krawiec (R-Kernersville) speaks at a February press conference announcing the refiling of the SAVE Act, which would give more latitude for advanced practice nurses to work more independently. Flanking her (L to R) are Rep. Carla Cunningham (D-Charlotte), Sen. Ralph Hise (R-Spruce Pine) and Sen. Gale Adcock (D-Cary). Both Adcock and Cunningham are nurses. Credit: Rose Hoban