33 V.S.A. § 7151: Advanced practice registered nurse; scope of practice

Except to the extent prohibited under federal law for purposes of federal financial participation, a nursing home shall permit a licensed advanced practice registered nurse providing services at the nursing home to perform all services within the advanced practice registered nurse’s scope of practice, including:

(1) when providing primary care services, serving as the primary care provider of record;

(2) performing acts of medical diagnosis, including ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and procedures;

(3) prescribing medications;

(4) prescribing medical, therapeutic, and corrective measures;

(5) initiating written and verbal orders to other health care providers; and

(6) managing and evaluating care.