Introduced
To extend to certified nurse practitioners the authority to conduct the physical examination and certify the medical statement required for adoption preplacement assessments. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of Senate Bills 979 to 989 that extend to nurses and/or certified nurse practitioners the authority to conduct physical examinations mandated by various statutes, which under current law must be conducted by a physician. A nurse practitioner is a type of nurse who has advanced training beyond that required for initial licensure and who has demonstrated competency through examinations.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
