Can a nurse practitioner treat without a supervising physician in New Hampshire?
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Short answer
The cited rules do not settle this — they define an APRN only as a registered nurse licensed by the board, and set out an APRN-patient relationship of exam, history, diagnosis, treatment plan and drug documentation, with no supervision requirement stated.
Advanced practice registered nurse or APRN means a registered nurse currently licensed by the board under RSA 326-B:18.
N.H. Rev. Stat. §326-B:2, I · verified Sep 3, 2026 · regulatory monitoring, not legal advice
Related New Hampshire rules
Advanced practice registered nurse-patient relationship includes an in-person or telemedicine exam, a history, a diagnosis, a treatment plan appropriate for the licensee’s medical specialty, and documentation of all prescription drugs including name and dosage.
N.H. Rev. Stat. §326-B:2, I-a (elements of the relationship) · verified Sep 3, 2026
Nursing means assisting clients or groups of clients to attain or maintain optimal health by implementing a strategy of care to accomplish defined goals and by evaluating responses to nursing care and medical treatment.
N.H. Rev. Stat. §326-B:2, VII · verified Sep 3, 2026
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