MI SB0268

Establishes independent practice authority for nurse practitioners (NPs) with specialty certification, allowing them to perform comprehensive assessments, diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions, order and interpret lab and imaging studies, and prescribe treatments without physician supervision

Authorizes nurse practitioners to prescribe controlled substances in schedules 2-5 independently, without physician delegation, using only their own name and DEA registration number

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

Sets certification requirements for nurse practitioners including completion of graduate, postgraduate, or doctoral nursing education programs and certification from a nationally accredited body approved by the Board of Nursing

Clarifies that nurse practitioners may supervise other registered professional nurses, licensed practical nurses, and individuals performing health occupations