Iowa Admin. Code r. 655-7.4 - Advanced nursing practice

(1) An ARNP shall practice within the ARNP's respective population foci and practice in accordance with the applicable standard of care as described in guidelines published by national professional associations or other reputable sources.
(2) An ARNP must maintain current certification with a national professional certification organization at all times while the ARNP license is active.
(3) An ARNP licensed by the board may prescribe, administer, or dispense prescription drugs or devices, including controlled substances, within the ARNP's role and population foci and consistent with applicable state and federal laws.
(4) An ARNP has the authority to practice to the full extent of the ARNP's license, education, and experience in the ARNP's respective population foci. An ARNP may:
a. Assess health status;
b. Obtain a relevant health and medical history;
c. Perform physical examinations;
d. Order preventive and diagnostic procedures;
e. Formulate a differential diagnosis;
f. Develop a treatment plan;
g. Develop a patient education plan;
h. Receive third-party reimbursement;
i. Maintain hospital privileges; and
j. Promote health maintenance.
(5) Supervision of fluoroscopy. An ARNP is permitted to provide direct supervision in the use of fluoroscopic X-ray equipment, as defined in rule 641-38.2 (136C).
a. The ARNP shall provide direct supervision of fluoroscopy pursuant to the following provisions:
(1) Completion of an educational course including content in radiation physics, radiobiology, radiological safety and radiation management applicable to the use of fluoroscopy, and maintenance of documentation verifying successful completion.
(2) Collaboration, as needed, as defined in rule 655-7.1 (17A,124,147,152).
(3) Compliance with facility policies and procedures.
b. The ARNP shall maintain documentation of the initial educational course.
c. The initial education requirements are subject to audit by the board pursuant to 655-subrule 5.2(10).
(6) Only a person currently licensed as an advanced registered nurse practitioner may use that title and the letters "ARNP" after the person's name.

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Iowa Admin. Code r. 655-7.4
Adopted by IAB February 13, 2019/Volume XLI, Number 17, effective 3/20/2019 Adopted by IAB April 30, 2025/Volume XLVII, Number 22, effective 6/4/2025

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