§ 7151. Advanced practice registered nurse; scope of practice
Except to the extent prohibited under federal law for purposes of federal financial participation, a nursing home shall permit a licensed advanced practice registered nurse providing services at the nursing home to perform all services within the advanced practice registered nurse’s scope of practice, including:
(1) when providing primary care services, serving as the primary care provider of record;
(2) performing acts of medical diagnosis, including ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and procedures;
(3) prescribing medications;
(4) prescribing medical, therapeutic, and corrective measures;
(5) initiating written and verbal orders to other health care providers; and
(6) managing and evaluating care. (Added 2017, No. 48, § 34, eff. May 23, 2017.)