An advanced practice registered nurse may:

1. (1) Initiate, monitor, and alter drug therapies;
2. (2) Initiate appropriate therapies or treatments;
3. (3) Make referrals for appropriate therapies or treatments;
4. (4) Perform additional functions within his or her specialty determined in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the Mayor; and
5. (5) Sign, certify, stamp, or endorse all documents that require a signature by a physician, in place of a physician, provided it is within the scope of their authorized practice.

History

Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 604, 33 DCR 729

Mar. 23, 1995, D.C. Law 10-247, § 2(s), 42 DCR 457

Feb. 17, 2018, D.C. Law 22-60, § 2

July 19, 2024, D.C. Law 25-191, § 101(xx)

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 2-3306.4.