Title of Regulation: 18VAC90-40. Regulations for Prescriptive Authority for Nurse Practitioners (amending 18VAC90-40-10, 18VAC90-40-40, 18VAC90-40-60, 18VAC90-40-90, 18VAC90-40-110, 18VAC90-40-130; repealing 18VAC90-40-100).

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2957.01 of the Code of Virginia.

Expiration Date Extended Through: November 6, 2014.

On April 30, 2014, the Governor approved the Board of Nursing's request to extend the expiration date of the above-referenced emergency regulation as provided in § 2.2-4011 D of the Code of Virginia. The emergency regulation was published in 29:20 VA.R. 2447-2449 June 3, 2013. The regulations establish rules for practice pertaining to prescriptive authority for nurse practitioners in collaboration and consultation with a patient care team physician and revising the requirements for supervision and site visits.

Agency Contact: Jay P. Douglas, R.N., Executive Director, Board of Nursing, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233-1463, telephone (804) 367-4515, FAX (804) 527-4455, or email jay.douglas@dhp.virginia.gov.