Aesthetic NP Practice Authority

Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice in Montana

What an NP, PA, or RN entering aesthetic medicine in Montana needs to know — sourced from the AANP State Practice Environment + the Montana Board of Nursing.

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Can an NP own an aesthetic practice solo in Montana?

Yes. NPs may own and operate practice solo.

Collaborative agreement / physician relationship

No collaborative agreement required.

Good-faith exam (GFE) rules — aesthetic context

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.

RN injection scope in Montana

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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Educational Use Only. This page is general guidance and is not legal, financial, tax, or medical advice. Verify scope of practice with the Montana Board of Nursing and your own licensed counsel before opening or operating a practice. Online training is not a substitute for hands-on clinical certification.

Verified: AANP State Practice Environment (Updated: 05/2026) + Montana Board of Nursing public guidance, as of 2026-05-12. State statuses change; reconfirm at AANP before relying on this content.

Read the full 50-state matrix at /scope-of-practice.