Department of Health Professions
Board of Nursing
Regulations for Prescriptive Authority for Nurse Practitioners
[18 VAC 90 ‑ 40]
Chapter Information
| Description | Establishes qualifications for licensure and renewal of prescriptive authority for nurse practitioners and for supervision and protocols with supervising physicians. |
| State Authority | Chapters 29 and 30 of Title 54.1 |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act and the standard executive branch review process. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation |
1) Achieve high ratings on Customer Service Satisfaction Survey for application process and renewal of licenses. 2) Review the requirements for prescriptive authority and remove unnecessary barriers to practice. 3) Ensure submission of required documentation for prescriptive authority by physicians and licensees. |
| Meetings | See all meetings (8) relating to this chapter. |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Jay P. Douglas, R.N. / Executive Director |
| Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23233-1463 |
| Email Address: | jay.douglas@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)367-4520 FAX: (804)527-4455 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Handling fee | Fast-Track | DPB review in progress. |
| Waiver for electronic prescribing | Emergency/NOIRA | DPB review in progress. |
| Autonomous practice | Proposed | Comment period is underway and will end on 11/29/2019. |
| Elimination of separate license for prescriptive authority | Proposed | Stage complete. Comment period ended 09/20/2019. |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribing of opioids | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/09/2019. |
| Correction of section relating to practice agreements | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/08/2018. |
Reduction in renewal fees
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/31/2017. |
| Practice revisions | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/15/2015. |
| Increase in fees | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/06/2011. |
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Unauthorized disclosure from the PMP
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/15/2010. |
| Periodic review | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/25/2008. |
| Clarification of requirements for supervision | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/11/2008. |
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Correction of Code cite
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/17/2007. |
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Change in returned check fee
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/22/2006. |
| Periodic review | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/15/2003. |
| Continuing education | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/08/2002. |
| Increase in fees | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/11/2001. |
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Conformity to changes in law
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/02/2000. |
| Withdrawn Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Practice standards for pain management | Proposed | Stage withdrawn on 05/21/2009 before the Governor's office completed its review. |
| Past Periodic Reviews | ||
| Date Filed | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2012 | Amend | |
| 4/8/2008 | Retain As Is | |
| 6/1/2000 | Amend | |