Medical Examiners Board and Nursing Board collaborative practice; joint committee, membership and procedures revised
What changed between versions
Updated the definition of 'Advanced Practice Nurse' to list four specific categories (CRNP, CNM, CRNA, and CNS) and clarify that CRNPs and CNMs must work under collaborative agreements with physicians, while CRNAs and CNSs do not.
Added a new definition for 'Coordination With' to define the working relationship between anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists when the physician is not physically present.
Expanded the definition of 'Practice as a certified nurse midwife' to include a detailed list of specific health care areas they manage, such as pregnancy, childbirth, and gynecological needs.
Added specific restrictions for Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), stating they may not prescribe drugs or perform delegated medical acts or collaborative practice.