Health Occupations - Clinical Nurse Specialists - Prescribing
Sponsor: Bonnie Cullison (District 19)Committee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Health OccupationsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 328 (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Defining 'clinical nurse specialist' and 'practice as a clinical nurse specialist' for the purpose of authorizing clinical nurse specialists to prescribe drugs and durable medical equipment under regulations adopted by the State Board of Nursing; designating a clinical nurse specialist as an 'authorized prescriber' under the Maryland Pharmacy Act; and authorizing a licensed physician to personally prepare and dispense a prescription written by a clinical nurse specialist.
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Testimony (34)
MGA witness listFAV 18FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 15Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Bresnahan, Tammy | AARP Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Moss, Pamela | CBANACNS | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Stanek, Gena | Chesapeake Bay Affiliate of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialist | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cullison, Delegate, Bonnie | Delegate Bonnie Cullison | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Sepulveda, Sabrina | Harborside Behavioral Health | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Krienke, Janelobbyist | Maryland Hospital Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Nash, Lynnlobbyist | Maryland Military Coalition / Commissioned Officers Association of the U.S. Public Health Services | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Livanos, Nicole | National Council of State Boards of Nursing | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lang, Beverly | Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Paddy, Michaellobbyist | Public Policy Partners | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Young, Samantha | The Chesapeake Bay Affiliate of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cullen, Ann Marie | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Cullison, Delegate Cullisonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Devaris, Shirley | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Diana, Lorraine | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Everett Day, Symone | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hiles, Marianne | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Tilley, Claudia | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Schulze, Dana | USAF Veteran | Position only |
| UNF | Arshavsky, Svetlana | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Atkins, Robert | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Brocato, Deborahlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Diefenbach, Linda | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Ditraglia, Frank | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | D’Orazio , Daniela | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Elbourn, James | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Katz, Janet | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Lang, Kevin | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Lee, Mickey | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | MANOHAR, KRISHNA | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Pedersen, Stacy | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Williams, Peggy | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVNash, LynnMaryland Military Coalition / Commissioned Officers Association of the U.S. Public Health ServicesRegistered for: Maryland Military Coalition
FAVPaddy, MichaelPublic Policy PartnersRegistered for: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; Campaign to Protect Patient Health d/b/a Value of Care Coalition; Chase Brexton Health System; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition; Gaudenzia, Inc.; Gilead Sciences, Inc.…