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HB 2447
ARNP; independent practice
Last Updated: 05.28.10

Description
A bill drafted by the Kansas State Nurses Association which would allow nurse practitioners to practice completely autonomously and prescribe drugs without any physician collaboration or protocols. Would have allowed ARNPs to make a "medical diagnosis" and prescribe a "medical regimen" and serve as "primary care providers of record." The Kansas Board of Nursing would determine ARNP scope of practice under the bill.

KMS Position
Opposed

Status
No action taken

Related Information

An informational hearing on the ARNP scope of practice bill (HB 2447) was held on February 25. The bill, as written, would allow nurse practitioners to make medical diagnoses, practice completely autonomously, prescribe drugs and order any medical interventions without any physician collaboration or protocols. KMS submitted written testimony opposing the scope of practice expansion.