S.0045

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse practice authority

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in South Carolina may gain full practice authority with certain qualifications.

This bill allows the South Carolina Board of Nursing to grant full practice authority to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) who meet specific criteria. APRNs with full practice authority can independently perform medical acts without a practice agreement. To gain full practice authority, an APRN must complete 2,000 clinical hours, possess malpractice insurance, and attest compliance with these requirements to the board. APRNs without full practice authority must have a practice agreement with a physician.

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Medical Affairs Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jan 14, 2025

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

Senate

Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs

Dec 11, 2024

Senate

Prefiled