MS HB1303

Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) become exempt from the requirement to maintain a collaborative/consultative relationship with a physician, dentist, or nurse practitioner after completing 3,600 transition to practice hours

APRNs who have not completed the 3,600 hours may now establish collaborative/consultative relationships with nurse practitioners who have at least 3 years of experience, in addition to physicians and dentists

Clinical nurse specialists are formally added to the definition of advanced practice registered nurses, alongside certified registered nurse anesthetists, certified nurse midwives, and certified nurse practitioners

The bill changes terminology from "certification" to "licensure" for APRNs, establishing advanced practice nursing as a distinct license category rather than a certification added to a registered nurse license

All APRNs (including clinical nurse specialists) may apply for controlled substance prescriptive authority (Schedules II-V) after completing a board-approved educational program