Introduced
by
To extend to certified nurse practitioners the authority to administer certain medications in schools. The bill is part of a legislative package that extends to 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
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that also included physicians' assistants.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)
To extend to certified nurse practitioners and physicians' assistants the authority to administer certain medications in schools. The bill is part of a legislative package that extends to 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
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To extend to certified nurse practitioners and physicians' assistants the authority to administer certain medications in schools. The bill is part of a legislative package that extends to 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.
