Can a physician assistant inject or prescribe in Kentucky?

The rest of what Kentucky says on this

Every other rule we have verified under rn / np scope for injectables, each linked to its primary source.

• A physician shall not supervise a physician assistant without approval of the board. Failure to obtain board approval as a supervising physician or failure to comply with the requirements of KRS 311.840 to 311.862 or related administrative regulations shall be considered unprofessional conduct and shall be subject to disciplinary action by the board.

  Ky. Rev. Stat. §311.854(1) · verified Sep 3, 2026

• "Advanced practice registered nursing" means the performance of additional acts by registered nurses who have gained advanced clinical knowledge and skills through an accredited education program that prepares the registered nurse for one of the four APRN roles; who are certified by the American Nurses' Association or other nationally established organizations or agencies recognized by the board to certify registered nurses for advanced practice registered nursing as a certified nurse practitioner, certified registered nurse anesthetist, certified nurse midwife, or clinical nurse specialist. The additional acts shall, subject to approval of the board, include but not be limited to prescribing treatment, drugs, devices, and ordering diagnostic tests.

  Ky. Rev. Stat. §314.011(8) · verified Sep 3, 2026

• "Registered nursing practice" means the performance of acts requiring substantial specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skill based upon the principles of psychological, biological, physical, and social sciences in the application of the nursing process in the administration of medication and treatment as prescribed by a physician, physician assistant, dentist, or advanced practice registered nurse and as further authorized or limited by the board.

  Ky. Rev. Stat. §314.011(6) · verified Sep 3, 2026

• An applicant for licensure to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse shall file with the board a written application for licensure and submit evidence, verified by oath, that the applicant has completed an education program that prepares the registered nurse for one of four APRN roles that has been accredited by a national nursing accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education; is certified by a nationally established organization or agency recognized by the board; is able to understandably speak and write the English language; and has passed the jurisprudence examination approved by the board.

  Ky. Rev. Stat. §314.042(1) · verified Sep 3, 2026

• "Licensed practical nursing practice" means the performance of acts requiring knowledge and skill such as are taught or acquired in approved schools for practical nursing in the observing and caring for the ill, injured, or infirm under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, physician assistant, licensed physician, or dentist.

  Ky. Rev. Stat. §314.011(10) · verified Sep 3, 2026

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