MICNP LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

MICNP was actively involved in the passage of the following legislation:

Public Act 131 of 2004 -Authorizes NPs to conduct the annual physical exam required for bus drivers.

Public Act 132 of 2004 -Authorizes NPs to conduct the physical exam required for all Civil Service applicants.

Public Act 133 of 2004 -Authorizes NPs to conduct the required physical exam for all police and fire applicants (in cities under PA78 of 1935 )

Public Act 151 of 2004 -Authorizes NPs to complete the medical certification required to obtain a handicap parking permit.

Public Act 152 of 2005 -Authorizes NPs to complete the medical certification required for licensure as a Driver’s Training Instructor.

Public Act 187 of 2005 -Authorizes NPs to conduct the physical examination required for boxers, referees or judges before participation in a boxing contest.

Public Act 41 of 2006 -Authorizes NPs to conduct the physical examination and complete the medical statement required to certify adoptive parents.

Public Act 48 of 2006 -Authorizes NPs to authorizes the administration and carrying of medications in school.

Public Act 49 of 2006 -Authorizes NPs to perform court ordered physical exams.

Public Act 50 of 2006 -Authorizes NPs to perform medical examinations required to certify a person to operate a commercial motor vehicle.

Public Act 51 of 2006 -Authorizes NPs to complete the medical statement required for licensure and certification of foster parents.

Public Act 499 of 2016 - 

  • Adds Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) to the Michigan Public Health Code, allowing for specialty certification for their profession and adding them to the MI Board of Nursing
  • Allows NPs, CNMs and CNSs to prescribe physical therapy, speech therapy and order restraints
  • Allows NPs, CNMs and CNSs to prescribe Schedule II-V drugs under delegation and non-scheduled drugs autonomously
Public Act 154 of 2017 -Authorizes NPs to sign and issue the order on a physician order for scope of treatment (POST) form [helps patients express their wishes for medical intervention as part of an advance care planning process] without the requirement of a supervising physician.