AUTONOMOUS NP STANDARD OF PRACTICE LANGUAGE IS NOW FINAL

A MESSAGE FROM THE BON TODAY 10/26/2021: 

64B9-4.021 Standards for Autonomous Practice.

Advanced practice registered nurses who are registered pursuant to Section 464.0123, F.S., shall engage in autonomous practice only in a manner that meets the General Standard of Practice. The General Standard of Practice shall be that standard of practice, care, skill, and treatment which, in light of all relevant surrounding circumstances, is recognized as acceptable and appropriate by reasonably prudent similarly situated, educated, and licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.

Rulemaking Authority 464.0123 FS. Law Implemented 464.0123 FS. History–New 10-26-21.

FYI – this completes the implementation of HB 607 from the 2020 session.

PLEASE CONTACT THE BON IF ANY QUESTIONS!

Joe Baker, Jr. | Executive Director, Board of Nursing

Department of Health | Medical Quality Assurance

4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C-02

Tallahassee, FL 32399-3252

Fax: 850.617.6460

www.FloridasNursing.gov  www.FlHealthSource.gov

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