SB 90 – Authorizes advanced practice nurses to prescribe certain controlled substances

• Sponsor: Dougherty
• LR Number: 0332S.04C
• Committee: Aging, Families, Mental & Public Health
• Last Action: 5/13/2005 - S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection
• Title: SCS SB 90
• Effective Date: August 28, 2005

Current Bill Summary

SCS/SB 90 - This act authorizes an advanced practice registered nurse to prescribe schedule II, III, IV and V controlled substances if such nurse has been delegated the authority under a collaborative practice agreement.

This act is similar to SB 1255 (2004).

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