Chapter 441 — BOARD OF NURSING

441.001 Definitions. In this subchapter: (1c) ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSING. “Advanced practice registered nursing” means the practice of a certified nurse-midwife, the practice of a certified registered nurse anesthetist, the practice of a clinical nurse specialist, and t…

441.01 Board of nursing. (3) The board may promulgate rules to establish minimum standards for schools for professional nurses, schools for licensed practical nurses, and schools for advanced practice registered nurses, including all related clinical units and facilities, and mak…

441.06 Registered nurses; civil liability exemption. (1) Subject to s. 441.07 (1g), the board shall grant a license as a registered nurse to an applicant for licensure who complies with all of the following requirements: NOTE: Section 441.06 (title) is shown as repealed and recre…

441.065 Use of titles. (1) Except as provided in sub. (2), no BOARD OF NURSING 441.07 person licensed under this chapter may use, assume, or append to his or her name any title that is not granted under this chapter unless the person holds another credential, as defined in s. 440…

441.07 Disciplinary proceedings and actions. (1c) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1), the board may conduct investigations and hearings to determine whether a person has violated this chapter or a rule promulgated under this chapter. (1g) Subject to the rules pr…

441.08 Temporary permit. A nurse who has graduated from a school approved by the board or that the board has authorized to admit students pending approval but who is not licensed in this state may be granted a temporary permit upon payment of the fee specified in s. 440.05 (6) by…

441.09 Advanced practice registered nurses; civil liability exemption. (1) LICENSE. (a) An applicant who satisfies all of the following requirements may apply to the board for initial licensure by the board as an advanced practice registered nurse: 1. The applicant satisfies one …

441.092 Expedited partner therapy. (1) In this section: (b) “Antimicrobial drug” has the meaning given in s. 448.035 (1) (b). (c) “Expedited partner therapy” has the meaning given in s. 448.035 (1) (c). (2) Notwithstanding the requirements of s. 448.9785, an advanced practice reg…

441.10 Licensed practical nurses. (1) Subject to s. 441.07 (1g), the board shall grant a license as a licensed practical nurse to an applicant for licensure who satisfies all of the following conditions: (a) The applicant is 18 years of age or older. (b) The applicant does not ha…

441.11 Nurse anesthetists. (1) In this section: (a) “Anesthesiologist” has the meaning given in s. 448.015 (1b). (b) “Nurse anesthetist” has the meaning given in s. 655.001 (9). NOTE: Section 441.11 (title) and (1) are repealed eff. 9-1-26 by 2025 Wis. Act 17. (2) The provisions …

441.115 Exceptions; temporary practice. (1) This May 22, 2026, are designated by NOTES. (Published 5-22-26) 441.115 Updated 23-24 Wis. Stats. BOARD OF NURSING chapter may not be construed to affect nursing by friends, members of the family, or undergraduates in a school approved …

441.12 Administration; nonaccredited schools. (1) The board shall enforce this chapter and cause the prosecution of persons violating it. (2) No person may operate in this state a school for professional nurses or a school for practical nurses unless the school is approved by the…

441.13 Penalty. (1) Any person violating this subchapter or knowingly employing another in violation of this subchapter may be fined not more than $250 or imprisoned not more than one year in the county jail. (2) No action may be brought or other proceeding had to recover compens…

441.15 Nurse-midwives. (1) In this section: (a) “Collaboration” means a process that involves 2 or more health care professionals working together and, when necessary, in each other’s presence, and in which each health care professional contributes his or her expertise to provide…

441.16 Prescription privileges of nurses. (1) In this section: (a) “Device” has the meaning given in s. 450.01 (6). (b) “Drug” has the meaning given in s. 450.01 (10) and includes all of the following: 1. Prescription drugs, as defined in s. 450.01 (20) (a). BOARD OF NURSING 441.…

441.18 Prescriptions for and delivery of opioid antagonists. (1) In this section: (a) “Administer” has the meaning given in s. 450.01 (1). (b) “Deliver” has the meaning given in s. 450.01 (5). (c) “Dispense” has the meaning given in s. 450.01 (7). (d) “Opioid antagonist” has the …

441.19 Maintenance and detoxification treatment under federal waiver. (1) In this section, “waiver” means a waiver issued by the federal department of health and human services under 21 USC 823 (g) (2) (A). (2) With respect to the ability of an advanced practice nurse who is cert…

441.51 Nurse licensure compact. (1) ARTICLE I — FINDINGS AND DECLARATION OF PURPOSE. (a) The party states find all of the following: 1. That the health and safety of the public are affected by the degree of compliance with and the effectiveness of enforcement activities related t…