Concerning the regulation of nursing.

Summary

The bill updates the state’s nursing statutes by clarifying key terms, tightening title and licensing rules, and setting new education and application requirements for registered nurses, advanced practice nurses, and licensed practical nurses. It also broadens the scope of practice for certain advanced practice nurses, allowing limited prescribing of controlled substances under specific protocols. These changes aim to improve public safety while modernizing the nursing workforce.

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