HB 1474 Summary

• Changes all references from "advanced practice nurse" to "advanced practice registered nurse" throughout Indiana Code.

• Requires the Indiana state board of nursing to adopt rules establishing educational and certification requirements for advanced practice registered nurses to prescribe legend drugs.

• Repeals IC 25-23-1-19.4, which previously governed advanced practice nurse practice agreements requiring collaboration with licensed practitioners.

• Expands the scope of services that advanced practice registered nurses can provide, including prescribing authority that is no longer dependent on physician practice agreements.

• Makes technical corrections and conforming changes across multiple sections of Indiana Code related to health care provider definitions and qualifications.