The bill amends the Public Health Code of Michigan, specifically sections 17201, 17210, 17211a, and 17212, while also adding a new section, 17210a. Key changes include the definition of "practice of nursing," which now specifies that it is subject to sections 17210 and 17210a. The bill allows the board to grant specialty certifications to registered professional nurses who meet specific training and competency requirements in various health profession specialty fields, including nurse midwifery, nurse anesthetist, and nurse practitioner. Notably, the bill clarifies the scope of practice for advanced practice registered nurses, particularly in prescribing controlled substances and complimentary starter dose drugs, with specific provisions for nurse practitioners.

Additionally, the bill introduces new requirements for advanced practice registered nurses regarding their ability to prescribe controlled substances without physician delegation, provided they hold a specialty certification in the nurse practitioner field. It mandates that both the nurse's and the physician's names and DEA registration numbers must be recorded for prescriptions of controlled substances. The legislation aims to enhance the roles and responsibilities of advanced practice registered nurses while ensuring compliance with established standards and regulations.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.17201