Florida scope of practice for med spas

Who may perform which procedures, and under what supervision, by state. Below are the Florida rules that govern it, each linked to its primary source. Monitoring and reference, not legal advice.

RN / NP scope for injectables in Florida

  • A registered nurse may administer medications and treatments — including injectables — as prescribed or authorized by a duly licensed practitioner. RNs are not independent prescribers.

    Fla. Stat. §464.003 · verified Jul 26, 2026

  • An APRN performs authorized functions within the framework of an established protocol maintained on-site, unless the APRN is registered for autonomous practice.

    Fla. Stat. §464.012(3) · verified Jul 26, 2026

  • APRN autonomous practice (without a supervising physician) is available only in primary care — family medicine, general pediatrics, and general internal medicine — which does not encompass cosmetic/aesthetic injectable practice.

    Fla. Stat. §464.0123 · verified Jul 26, 2026

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