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Introduced
01/19/2021
01/19/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO NURSING; EXPANDING THE SIZE OF THE BOARD OF NURSING; CHANGING THE QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF NURSING; AMENDING THE AUTHORITY OF CERTIFIED NURSE PRACTITIONERS TO DISPENSE DRUGS TO THEIR PATIENTS; REMOVING THE REQUIREMENT OF CERTIFIED NURSE PRACTITIONERS AND CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALISTS TO SUBMIT FORMULARIES TO THE BOARD.
AI Summary
This bill expands the size of the New Mexico Board of Nursing from 7 to 9 members, including a licensed nurse with expertise in nursing education and removing the requirement that the public members not have any significant financial interest in the nursing profession. It also changes the qualifications for nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist licensure, allowing them to prescribe and dispense certain drugs without submitting formularies to the Board. Additionally, the bill creates an expedited licensing process for nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists licensed in other states.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee (02:30 2/1/2021 Room Zoom) (on 02/01/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=109&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/house/HB0109.pdf |
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