Map of State Policies

Please click on the state to get a quick overview of the scope of practice policies for that state.

Minnesota

Overview of Minnesota scope of practice

  • Nurse Practitioners
    • Practice Authority: Full independent practice authority
    • Prescriptive Authority: Full independent prescriptive authority
    • NP Identified as PCP: NPs are recognized as PCPs in policy
  • Physician Assistants
    • Supervision Requirements: Written agreement required with a physician
    • Prescriptive Authority: Written guidelines required with a physician
    • SOP Determined On Site: SOP determined between the PA and physician.
  • Midlevel Oral Health Providers
    • Direct Access for Dental Hygienists: Collaborative agreement with a dentist required.
    • Prescriptive Authority for Dental Hygienists: Not allowed in state
    • Dental Therapists: Recognized in the state