(1) This section does not apply to an advanced practice registered nurse specializing as a certified registered nurse anesthetist under Subsection 58-31b-102(14)(d).
(2) Except as provided in Subsections (3) and 58-31b-502(1)(r), an advanced practice registered nurse may prescribe or administer a Schedule II controlled substance without a consultation and referral plan.
(3) An advanced practice registered nurse described in Subsection (4) may not prescribe or administer a Schedule II controlled substance unless the advanced practice registered nurse prescribes or administers Schedule II controlled substances in accordance with a consultation and referral plan.
(4) Subsection (3) applies to an advanced practice registered nurse who: (a) (i) is engaged in independent solo practice; and (ii) (A) has been licensed as an advanced practice registered nurse for less than one year; or (B) has less than 2,000 hours of experience practicing as a licensed advanced practice registered nurse; or (b) owns or operates a pain clinic.
(a) (i) is engaged in independent solo practice; and (ii) (A) has been licensed as an advanced practice registered nurse for less than one year; or (B) has less than 2,000 hours of experience practicing as a licensed advanced practice registered nurse; or
(i) is engaged in independent solo practice; and
(ii) (A) has been licensed as an advanced practice registered nurse for less than one year; or (B) has less than 2,000 hours of experience practicing as a licensed advanced practice registered nurse; or
(A) has been licensed as an advanced practice registered nurse for less than one year; or
(B) has less than 2,000 hours of experience practicing as a licensed advanced practice registered nurse; or
(b) owns or operates a pain clinic.
(5) Notwithstanding Subsection 58-31b-102(5), an advanced practice registered nurse with at least three years of experience as a licensed advanced practice registered nurse may supervise a consultation and referral plan for an advanced practice registered nurse described in Subsection (4)(a).