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MS SB2101

Bill

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Terry Burton

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 73-25-35 to allow certified nurse practitioners with over 3,600 hours of clinical practice to practice without a written collaborative agreement with a physician
  • Eliminates the requirement for certified nurse practitioners with over 3,600 hours of experience to submit patient charts to a physician for review
  • Applies when an existing physician collaboration agreement terminates due to the physician moving, retiring, no longer needing services, or becoming unqualified to practice
  • Requires the nurse practitioner to demonstrate good faith efforts to obtain a new physician collaboration agreement and receive approval from the Mississippi Board of Nursing before practicing independently
  • Takes effect July 1, 2018

Legislative Description

Certified nurse practitioners; no physician supervision required if over 3,600 hours of clinical practice.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Welfare1/4/2018

Full Bill Text

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