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FL H0771
Bill
Status
Failed
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Webster Barnaby
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AI Summary
- Amends section 464.0123, Florida Statutes, to authorize advanced practice registered nurses certified as psychiatric nurse practitioners to engage in autonomous practice in the performance of psychiatric mental health, as defined by board rule
- Expands the existing autonomous practice framework, which previously limited autonomous practice to primary care (family medicine, general pediatrics, general internal medicine) and certified nurse midwifery
- Psychiatric nurse practitioners practicing autonomously would retain the same general authorities as other autonomous APRNs, including admitting, managing, and discharging patients from health care facilities
- Autonomous psychiatric nurse practitioners may provide signatures, certifications, and endorsements otherwise required by a physician, except they may not issue physician certifications for medical marijuana under s. 381.986
- Effective date of July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Autonomous Practice for Certified Psychiatric Nurses
Last Action
Died in Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee12/19/2023
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