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OK SB569
OK SB569Practice of nursing; providing for independent prescriptive authority of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses who meet certain requirements. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to the practice of nursing; providing for independent prescriptive authority of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses who meet certain requirements; stating application criteria; specifying duration of authority; providing for application approval, denial, reapplication, fees, and independent prescriptive authority revocation; prescribing certain malpractice insurance requirements; directing promulgation of certain advertising rules; providing certain construction; directing certain boards to make specified information available online; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 353.1, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 288, O.S.L. 2022 (59 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 353.1), which relates to definitions used in the Oklahoma Pharmacy Act; modifying and adding definitions; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 353.1a, which relates to prescriptive authority of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; modifying prescriptive authority of certain Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; updating statutory language; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 567.3a, which relates to definitions used in the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act; modifying and adding definitions; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 567.4a, which relates to prescriptive authority; specifying authority of the Oklahoma Board of Nursing to grant prescriptive authority; directing the Board to promulgate certain rules; clarifying certain educational requirement; requiring the Formulary Advisory Council to develop, update, and publish certain guidelines; modifying references; conforming language; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 567.5a, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 94, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 567.5a), which relates to Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license; providing for independent prescriptive authority by endorsement; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 2-312, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 184, O.S.L. 2022 (63 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 2-312), which relates to controlled dangerous substances; conforming language relating to supervision requirement; updating statutory references and language; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill provides a comprehensive framework for expanding the prescriptive authority of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in Oklahoma. Specifically, the bill establishes a pathway for Certified Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Certified Nurse-Midwives to obtain independent prescriptive authority after completing three years of practice with physician supervision. To qualify, these APRNs must hold a valid license, submit an application to the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, and meet specific educational and practice requirements. The bill also mandates that APRNs carry at least $1 million in malpractice insurance, directs the Board of Nursing to create rules governing advertising of healthcare services, and requires the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision and the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners to maintain an online list of physicians available to supervise APRNs. Additionally, the bill updates definitions and references in existing law, clarifies the scope of prescriptive authority for different types of APRNs, and establishes a Formulary Advisory Council to develop prescribing guidelines. The changes aim to expand access to healthcare by allowing qualified APRNs more autonomy in prescribing medications while maintaining patient safety through specific regulatory requirements. The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Coauthored by Representative Hilbert (principal House author) (on 02/13/2025)
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