Rhode Island General Laws 5-34-42. Global signature authority of certified registered nurse practitioners
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Whenever any provision of the general or public law or regulation requires a signature, certification, stamp, verification, affidavit, or endorsement by a physician, it shall be deemed to include a signature, certification, stamp, verification, affidavit, or endorsement by a certified registered nurse practitioner; provided, however, that nothing in this section shall be construed to expand the scope of practice of nurse practitioners.
History of Section.
P.L. 2006, ch. 130, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 156, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 5-34-42
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.