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AR HB1265

Bill

Status

Failed

4/24/2019

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Gray

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Establishes a new certificate of full independent practice authority for advanced practice registered nurses in Arkansas Code Title 17, Chapter 87, Subchapter 3

  • Requires applicants to submit an application with a board-determined fee and proof of 10,400 hours of practice under physician supervision

  • Allows certified advanced practice registered nurses to prescribe drugs, medicines, and therapeutic drugs appropriate to their area of practice, including Schedule II-V controlled substances

  • Eliminates the requirement for a collaborative practice agreement for certified nurses with full independent practice authority

  • Grants the Arkansas State Medical Board authority to adopt rules and discipline nurses for violations of nursing regulations, the Arkansas Medical Practices Act, or board-adopted rules

Legislative Description

To Authorize Full Independent Practice Authority To Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Who Meet Certain Requirements.

Last Action

Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment

4/24/2019

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor1/28/2019

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