HB 2544
To remove restrictions for supervising physicians for Nurse practitioners or physician assistants in West Virginia
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill removes restrictions on the practice of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in West Virginia. It aims to allow these professionals to practice without direct physician supervision, expanding their scope of practice. The bill also addresses issues related to prescribing authority, collaborative agreements, and volunteer practice, and updates definitions within the existing Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, it removes a requirement for collaborative relationships for certified nurse practitioners when prescribing.
Key provisions
- Removes the requirement for physician supervision for nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
- Allows certified nurse practitioners to prescribe up to a three-day supply of Schedule II narcotics.
- Establishes a process for granting special volunteer licenses to retired nurses.
- Updates definitions related to ‘collaborating physician’ and ‘practice notification’ within the Nurse Practice Act.
- Clarifies the scope of practice for advanced practice registered nurses, including prescriptive authority.
- Addresses collaborative agreements and requirements for physician supervision.
- Allows nurse practitioners to practice without a collaborative physician agreement.
- Updates the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses’ structure and responsibilities.
Who is affected
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Physicians
- Healthcare Facilities
- Patients
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