AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES

Summary

The bill prohibits registered nurses and advanced practice nurses who are not certified registered nurse anesthetists from giving drugs such as propofol, etomidate, or volatile anesthetics for routine sedation or anesthesia. It permits these nurses to use such agents only in life‑saving emergencies or when assisting a physician or APRN with airway management. The change clarifies scope of practice and aims to protect patient safety.

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