Bill > HB1151

This bill makes several key changes to Indiana's nursing regulations. It expands the Indiana State Board of Nursing from nine to eleven members, increasing the number of registered nurse members from six to eight, with at least two members now being advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), including one with prescriptive authority. The bill introduces clear, comprehensive definitions for four types of advanced practice registered nurses: certified registered nurse anesthetists, certified nurse midwives, clinical nurse specialists, and nurse practitioners. For each APRN type, the bill specifies that practitioners must have completed a graduate or doctoral program from an accredited institution, maintain certification from a national certifying body, and be licensed as a registered nurse in Indiana. Additionally, the bill standardizes the licensing process for these APRN roles, establishing that licenses will expire on October 31 in odd-numbered years, and requires the nursing board to create rules for certification equivalency by December 30, 2026. These changes aim to provide more clarity, representation, and structure for advanced practice nursing in Indiana, ensuring that APRNs meet rigorous educational and certification standards while giving them greater visibility and input in the state's nursing regulatory framework.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1151/details