Do nurse practitioners have independent practice in New Mexico

Find and submit a copy of New Mexico’s scope and standards of practice for Nurse Practitioners and then in a MS word document answer the following questions:
1) Do nurse practitioners have independent practice in New Mexico
2)If your state has independent practice, do you have to obtain supervised hours prior to practicing independently? If so, how many hours
3)What is the difference between full practice authority, reduced practice and restricted practice?
4) How often do you have to renew your NP license in New Mexico?
Please answer these questions in a one-page paper ( Not including the reference page), using the current APA format. You should attach your New Mexico Scope and standards of practice for APRN’s as an appendix.

ANSWER

New Mexico Scope and Standards of Practice for Nurse Practitioners

Do nurse practitioners have independent practice in New Mexico?

Yes, nurse practitioners (NPs) have independent practice in New Mexico. This means that NPs can practice without the supervision of a physician.

If your state has independent practice, do you have to obtain supervised hours prior to practicing independently? If so, how many hours?

In New Mexico, NPs are required to complete 3,600 hours of supervised clinical practice prior to practicing independently.

What is the difference between full practice authority, reduced practice and restricted practice?

Full practice authority: NPs with full practice authority have the same scope of practice as physicians. This means that they can diagnose and treat patients, order and interpret tests, and prescribe medications without the supervision of a physician.
Reduced practice: NPs with reduced practice authority have a more limited scope of practice than NPs with full practice authority. For example, they may not be able to prescribe certain medications or perform certain procedures.
Restricted practice: NPs with restricted practice authority have the most limited scope of practice. They may only be able to practice in certain settings or under the supervision of a physician.
How often do you have to renew your NP license in New Mexico?

NPs in New Mexico must renew their licenses every two years.

Conclusion

NPs in New Mexico have independent practice, which means that they can practice without the supervision of a physician. NPs are required to complete 3,600 hours of supervised clinical practice prior to practicing independently. New Mexico has full practice authority for NPs, which means that NPs can diagnose and treat patients, order and interpret tests, and prescribe medications without the supervision of a physician. NPs in New Mexico must renew their licenses every two years.

Reference

New Mexico Board of Nursing. (2023). Scope of Practice and Standards of Practice for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses. Retrieved from https://nmbon.sks.com/rules-regulations.aspx

Appendix

cover page of the New Mexico Board of Nursing’s Scope of Practice and Standards of Practice for Advanced Practice Registered NursesOpens in a new window
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cover page of the New Mexico Board of Nursing’s Scope of Practice and Standards of Practice for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses