Aesthetic NP Practice Authority
What an NP, PA, or RN entering aesthetic medicine in Colorado needs to know — sourced from the AANP State Practice Environment + the Colorado Board of Nursing.
Yes. Full practice. NPs may open practice solo without physician supervision after completion of any mentorship requirement.
A mentorship/articulated plan may apply for the first 1,000 hours post-licensure — not a career-long agreement.
A good-faith exam by a licensed prescriber (NP/MD/DO) is required before initial aesthetic medication administration. Telehealth GFE is permitted in most states subject to state-specific rules.
RNs may inject aesthetic medications (botulinum toxin, dermal fillers, fat-dissolving) under a valid prescriber order and approved protocol. Only PRESCRIBING requires a licensed NP/MD/DO. Verify with your board.
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