Code of the District of Columbia

§ 3–1206.04. Authorized acts.

An advanced practice registered nurse may:

(1) Initiate, monitor, and alter drug therapies;

(2) Initiate appropriate therapies or treatments;

(3) Make referrals for appropriate therapies or treatments;

(4) Perform additional functions within his or her specialty determined in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the board; and

(5) Sign, certify, stamp, or endorse all documents that require a signature by a physician, in place of a physician, provided it is within the scope of their authorized practice.