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AR HB1181
Bill
Status
5/1/2017
Primary Sponsor
Dan Sullivan
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "Transition to Prescriptive Authority Act" to amend prescriptive authority requirements for advanced practice registered nurses in Arkansas.
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Advanced practice registered nurses must complete an approved advanced pharmacology course with preceptorial experience and meet one of three pathways: have a collaborative practice agreement with a physician, complete a one-year nursing program with a physician or experienced nurse, or hold existing prescriptive authority for three or more years.
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Expands prescriptive authority from Schedule III-V drugs to Schedule II-V drugs, including hydrocodone combination products reclassified as Schedule II as of October 6, 2014.
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Requires the Arkansas State Board of Nursing to adopt rules consistent with the Arkansas State Medical Board's rules on dangerous drugs and controlled substances, with the Medical Board reviewing proposed rules before approval.
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Establishes collaborative practice agreement requirements addressing physician availability for consultation, management protocols, emergency coverage, and quality assurance, with oversight provisions for violations by either the physician or nurse.
Legislative Description
To Create The Transition To Prescriptive Authority Act; And To Amend The Prescriptive Authority Of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
5/1/2017