MI HB4399

Expands the scope of practice for nurse practitioners (NPs) to include comprehensive patient assessments, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses, ordering and interpreting lab and imaging studies, prescribing medications, and supervising other nurses

Allows nurse practitioners to prescribe controlled substances in schedules 2-5 independently without physician delegation, requiring only the NP's name and DEA registration number on prescriptions

Permits nurse practitioners to order, receive, and dispense complimentary starter doses of controlled substances without physician delegation

Establishes certification requirements for nurse practitioners including completion of a graduate, postgraduate, or doctoral nursing education program and national certification from an approved accrediting body

Requires nurse practitioners to comply with board standards and national accreditation standards, and to consult with or refer patients to other health professionals as appropriate