Who may perform the pre-treatment exam in North Carolina?
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A licensed physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant or other practitioner with prescriptive authority must complete the client evaluation and assessment for the appropriateness of the procedure and issue the prescription or order before a licensed nurse carries it out. That evaluation may not be delegated to the nurse who will perform the treatment.
NC Board of Nursing, Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dermatological Procedures Position Statement (rev. 9/2022) · verified Aug 17, 2026 · regulatory monitoring, not legal advice
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The Medical Board’s position on laser surgery is that the patient must receive a physician examination before the initial treatment, and again thereafter as medically indicated.
NCMB Position Statement 5.1.2 · verified Aug 17, 2026
An RN does not require the on-site presence of a physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant to perform a prescribed cosmetic procedure. An LPN does: an LPN must have the on-site presence and supervision of an RN, physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant or other licensed practitioner acting within their scope.
NC Board of Nursing, Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dermatological Procedures Position Statement (rev. 9/2022) · verified Aug 17, 2026
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