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MS HB98
MS HB98Advanced practice registered nurses; revise certain provisions related to, including collaboration requirement.
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Introduced
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
In Committee
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 73-15-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Advanced Practice Registered Nurses In The Statement Of Purpose Of The Mississippi Nursing Practice Law; To Amend Section 73-15-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Certain Definitions And Revise Certain Definitions In The Nursing Practice Law Regarding Advanced Nursing Practice; To Amend Section 73-15-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Composition Of The Mississippi Board Of Nursing To Include A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist As A Member; To Amend Section 73-15-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Provisions Relating To The Practice Of Advanced Nursing Practice Nurses; To Provide That An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Shall Be Exempt From The Requirement Of Entering And Maintaining A Collaborative/consultative Relationship With A Licensed Physician Or Dentist After Completing 3,600 Practice Hours; To Provide That Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Shall Be Exempt From Maintaining A Collaborative/consultative Relationship With A Licensed Physician Or Dentist Upon Completion Of 8,000 Clinical Practice Hours; To Provide That Advanced Practice Registered Nurses And Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists May Apply Hours Worked Before The Effective Date Of This Act To Fulfill Their Respective Hour Requirement; To Conform Certain Provisions With The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act; To Amend Section 73-15-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Advanced Practice Registered Nurses In The Provisions Relating To Grounds For Disciplinary Actions Against Nurses; To Amend Section 41-21-131, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill makes significant changes to Mississippi's nursing practice laws, focusing on advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). The legislation expands the definition and scope of practice for APRNs, including clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse practitioners, certified registered nurse anesthetists, and certified nurse midwives. A key provision allows APRNs to be exempt from mandatory collaborative relationships with physicians after completing 3,600 practice hours (8,000 hours for nurse anesthetists), which reduces previous supervision requirements. The bill also modifies the Mississippi Board of Nursing's composition by adding a certified registered nurse anesthetist as a board member and updates various definitions and licensure requirements for advanced practice nurses. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for APRNs to issue medical cannabis certifications and prescribe controlled substances, and it clarifies collaboration standards to mean communicating and consulting with healthcare providers to optimize patient care. The changes aim to increase healthcare access and recognize the advanced training and capabilities of APRNs by reducing regulatory barriers to their independent practice. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and allows nurses to count previous practice hours toward meeting the collaborative relationship exemption requirements.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/04/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0098.xml | 01/10/2025 |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/HB/0001-0099/HB0098IN.htm | 01/10/2025 |
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