Aesthetic NP Practice Authority
What an NP, PA, or RN entering aesthetic medicine in Maryland needs to know — sourced from the AANP State Practice Environment + the Maryland Board of Nursing.
Yes. NPs may own a solo practice. CPOM (corporate practice of medicine) doctrine does NOT apply to NP-owned practices.
Attestation of collaboration required during first 18 months post-licensure, then independent.
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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