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HB1059

Advanced practice registered nurses.

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Summary

Advanced practice registered nurses. Removes the requirement that an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) have a practice agreement with a collaborating physician. Removes a provision requiring an APRN to operate under a collaborative practice agreement or the privileges granted by a hospital governing board. Removes certain provisions concerning the audit of practice agreements. Allows an APRN with prescriptive authority to prescribe a schedule II controlled substance for weight reduction or to control obesity. Makes conforming changes.

Authors

Authored by Representative LedbetterCoauthored by Representatives Smaltz, Greene, Garcia Wilburn

Fiscal Outlook

Title Description Date View
Fiscal NoteFiscal Note #1: Introduced2024-01-04 Click To View

History

Date Chamber Action
2024-01-08HouseFirst reading: referred to Committee on Public Health
2024-01-08HouseAuthored by Representative Ledbetter
2024-01-08HouseCoauthored by Representatives Smaltz, Greene, Garcia Wilburn