Health occupations: advanced practice registered nurses; scope of practice of registered professional nurses who hold specialty certifications as nurse practitioners; modify. Amends secs. 17201, 17210, 17211a & 17212 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17201 et seq.) & adds sec. 17210a.
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Overview
This bill modifies the scope of practice for registered professional nurses who have earned specialty certifications as nurse practitioners. It clarifies that these nurses can practice under certain conditions, including prescribing medications and providing comprehensive care. The bill also establishes a new process for nurse practitioners to obtain specialty certification and updates regulations related to controlled substance prescribing by advanced practice registered nurses and supervising physicians. Finally, it clarifies the delegation of tasks related to complimentary starter dose drugs.
Key provisions
- Establishes a process for registered professional nurses to earn specialty certifications as nurse practitioner.
- Expands the scope of practice for nurse practitioners, allowing them to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with acute and chronic illnesses.
- Clarifies the prescribing authority of advanced practice registered nurses for controlled substances, particularly those with nurse practitioner certifications.
- Updates regulations regarding the delegation of controlled substance ordering, receipt, and dispensing by physicians and advanced practice registered nurses.
- Defines ‘collaboratively participating’ and ‘health care facility’ for clarity in the context of nurse anesthetist practice.
Who is affected
- Registered Professional Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physicians
- Healthcare Facilities
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