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FL S0936
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Florida Statute 464.0123 to authorize advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who are psychiatric nurses to engage in autonomous practice in mental health practice, as defined by rule of the Board of Nursing
- Currently, APRNs registered for autonomous practice are limited to primary care fields including family medicine, general pediatrics, and general internal medicine; this bill expands that scope for psychiatric nurses specifically
- Certified nurse midwives and other APRNs already authorized for autonomous practice retain their existing scope, including admitting, managing, and discharging patients at health care facilities
- APRNs practicing autonomously would still be prohibited from issuing physician certifications under Florida's medical marijuana statute (s. 381.986)
- Effective date is July 1, 2024, and the bill was introduced by Senator Rodriguez in the Florida Senate
Legislative Description
Autonomous Practice of Certain Psychiatric Nurses
Last Action
Died in Health Policy
3/8/2024
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