Re: Re: supervision of NP's and PA's

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The need to "supervise" NPs depends on the state regulations. In many states, no supervision of NPs is required and NPs practice under their own license, although a "collaborative agreement" (which does not require supervision, just the ability to ask someone when there is a question) is required in some states. In a very few states, charts must be reviewed and cosigned. In a very few states the NP must work in their area of training, but in most states, the NP can practice in whatever specialty she or he feels competent. I know many family practice NPs who practice in specialties -- I was in a GI practice for four years.

PAs always practice under a physician's license, and are not (I believe) initially trained into any specialty, so as long as the physician feels the PA is ready to handle the responsibilities assigned, the amount of "supervision" (co-signing, and so on) is dependent on state regulation.

Deanna Tolman, DNP

i think technically the physician is responsible to 'practice' the scope he is certified in.. the np/pa is an extender so to speak.. i wouldnt so called supervise someone who is doing a casting when ive not done a casting myself say.grace>> Is it legal for MD's from one specialty to supervise PA's and NP's certified for > other specialties???? Specifically family med supervising derm PA's and > Internal med supervising family NP taking care of peds.> > Thanks!> Dannielle> > > group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic> Messages in this topic (1) > Recent Activity: * New Members 1 > Visit Your Group > > Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use> .>