Aesthetic NP Practice Authority
What an NP, PA, or RN entering aesthetic medicine in Wisconsin needs to know — sourced from the AANP State Practice Environment + the Wisconsin Board of Nursing.
Transitioning. Before September 1, 2026, NPs need a physician collaborative agreement. On or after that date, NPs who meet the new Wisconsin experience requirements may practice and own an aesthetic practice independently.
Wisconsin 2025 Act 17 (the APRN Modernization Act) takes effect September 1, 2026. To practice autonomously after that date, an APRN must complete 3,840 hours of APRN practice and 3,840 hours of RN practice (24 months each) and carry malpractice insurance. Until then, the existing collaborative-agreement requirement applies.
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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