Bill > SB0447

This bill modifies Indiana's nursing regulations by expanding the Indiana State Board of Nursing from nine to eleven members, with an increase in registered nurse representation from six to eight members and a specification that at least one of the advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) members must have prescriptive authority. The bill also updates and standardizes definitions for different types of advanced practice registered nurses, including certified registered nurse anesthetists, certified nurse midwives, clinical nurse specialists, and nurse practitioners. Each of these APRN categories now requires completion of a graduate or doctoral program from an accredited institution, maintenance of national certification, and current registered nurse licensure in Indiana. Additionally, the bill establishes that licenses for advanced practice registered nurses will expire on October 31 in odd-numbered years, aligning with the expiration cycle for registered nurses. These changes aim to provide more clarity and consistency in the qualifications and regulation of advanced practice registered nurses in Indiana, ensuring that practitioners meet rigorous educational and certification standards while increasing representation of advanced practice nurses on the state nursing board.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/447/details