Delaware scope of practice for med spas
Who may perform which procedures, and under what supervision, by state. Below are the Delaware rules that govern it, each linked to its primary source. Monitoring and reference, not legal advice.
RN / NP scope for injectables in Delaware
Delaware is an independent-practice state for advanced practice registered nurses, and says so inside the definition: advanced practice nursing is “licensed as an independent licensed practitioner” in a role and population focus approved by the Board of Nursing, and the APRN scope includes performing acts of advanced assessment, diagnosing, prescribing and ordering. The Nursing chapter sets who qualifies — an RN who has completed a graduate-level APRN program accredited by a national accrediting body and holds current certification by a national certifying body in the appropriate role and at least 1 population focus — and gives the Board of Nursing authority to grant, restrict, suspend or revoke practice or prescriptive authority.
Advanced practice nursing is an expanded scope of nursing licensed as an independent licensed practitioner in a role and population focus approved by the Board of Nursing, with or without compensation or personal profit, and includes the RN scope of practice. The scope of an APRN includes performing acts of advanced assessment, diagnosing, prescribing, and ordering.
24 Del. C. §1902(b) · verified Sep 3, 2026
"Advanced practice registered nurse" ("APRN") means an individual with knowledge and skills in basic nursing education; licensure as a registered nurse ("RN"); and graduation from or completion of a graduate-level APRN program accredited by a national accrediting body and current certification by a national certifying body in the appropriate APRN role and at least 1 population focus. "Advanced practice registered nurse" includes certified nurse practitioners, certified registered nurse anesthetists, certified nurse midwives, or clinical nurse specialist.
24 Del. C. §1902(b) · verified Sep 3, 2026
The Board of Nursing shall have the authority to grant, restrict, suspend, or revoke practice or prescriptive authority and be responsible for promulgating rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this chapter regarding advanced practice registered nurses who have been granted authority for independent practice or prescriptive authority.
24 Del. C. §1906(a)(20) · verified Sep 3, 2026
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