OLR Bill Analysis

HB 5617

AN ACT CONCERNING THE PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY OF ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES.

SUMMARY:

This bill allows advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to request, receive, and dispense sample medications in all health care settings. Current law allows APRNs to do this only in noninstitutional settings (i. e. , a physician's office).

EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 2006

COMMITTEE ACTION

Public Health Committee

Joint Favorable