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This bill modifies existing Missouri law to expand the authority of certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) regarding controlled substances. Specifically, the bill allows CRNAs to select, issue orders for, and administer controlled substances from Schedules II through V while providing anesthesia care to patients in licensed medical facilities. Importantly, the bill explicitly states that CRNAs are not authorized to prescribe these controlled substances and will not be required to obtain a special certificate of controlled substance prescriptive authority from the nursing board to exercise this new authority. The bill maintains existing provisions for other medical professionals like physicians, podiatrists, dentists, and advanced practice registered nurses regarding controlled substance administration, and continues to prohibit practitioners from prescribing controlled substances for their personal use except in medical emergencies. This change aims to provide CRNAs with greater flexibility in managing patient care during anesthesia procedures while maintaining appropriate regulatory safeguards.

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https://www.senate.mo.gov/25info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=862811