1. (a) This section does not apply to certified registered nurse anesthetists.

2. (b) As used in this section, "practitioner" has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-19-5 . However, the term does not include the following:

   1. (1) A veterinarian.
   2. (2) An advanced practice registered nurse.
   3. (3) A physician assistant.

3. (c) An advanced practice registered nurse shall operate:

   1. (1) in collaboration with a licensed practitioner as evidenced by a practice agreement;
   2. (2) by privileges granted by the governing board of a hospital licensed under IC 16-21 with the advice of the medical staff of the hospital that sets forth the manner in which an advanced practice registered nurse and a licensed practitioner will cooperate, coordinate, and consult with each other in the provision of health care to their patients; or
   3. (3) by privileges granted by the governing body of a hospital operated under IC 12-24-1 that sets forth the manner in which an advanced practice registered nurse and a licensed practitioner will cooperate, coordinate, and consult with each other in the provision of health care to their patients.

As added by P.L.185-1993, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.105-2008, SEC.43; P.L.58-2014, SEC.8; P.L.35-2016, SEC.85; P.L.129-2018, SEC.30.