Expands the scope of practice for nurse practitioners in New York State.

This bill makes conforming changes to reflect the previously authorized scope of practice for nurse practitioners in New York State. It adds nurse practitioners as persons who can authorize or make certain determinations authorized to be made or determined by physicians. This includes authorizing nurse practitioners to evaluate students for athletic activities, determine fitness for school bus drivers, and make certain determinations related to jury service and vehicle exemptions. The bill ensures these changes do not expand or contract the scope of practice of any health care professional.

Expands the scope of practice for nurse practitioners in New York State.

This bill makes conforming changes to reflect the previously authorized scope of practice for nurse practitioners in New York State. It adds nurse practitioners as persons who can authorize or make certain determinations authorized to be made or determined by physicians. This includes authorizing nurse practitioners to evaluate students for athletic activities, determine fitness for school bus drivers, and make certain determinations related to jury service and vehicle exemptions. The bill ensures these changes do not expand or contract the scope of practice of any health care professional.