PHYSICIAN SUPRVSN. REQUIRED/NURSE ANESTHETIST.

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View NCGA Bill Details2013-2014 Session
Senate Bill 256 (Public) Filed Tuesday, March 12, 2013
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO CONFIRM THAT NORTH CAROLINA LAW REQUIRES PHYSICIAN SUPERVISION OF ALL NURSES PROVIDING ANESTHESIA SERVICES.
Intro. by Rucho.

Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate Action) (Mar 13 2013)

Bill History:

S 256

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Mar 12 2013 - View Summary

    Identical to H 181, filed 2/27/13.

    Amends GS 90-18 (Practicing [medicine] without license; penalties) adding that provision of anesthesia by a nurse under the supervision of a physician or dentist shall not constitute the practice of medicine. Amends GS 90-171.20 (Definitions [for Nursing Practice Act]) adding that provision of anesthesia by a nurse shall be under the supervision of a physician or dentist.