Rhode Island
Which clinicians in Rhode Island need you, and what each agreement is called
A clinician with full practice authority may still want a voluntary agreement; one under supervision needs you to practice at all.
Practice authority by clinician
| Clinician | Practice authority | Written agreement | Rhode Island calls it | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioner | Independent practice | No agreement required | None required | Details |
| Physician Assistant | Supervision required | No agreement required | No named instrument | Details |
| Pharmacist | Supervision required | Agreement required | Written Collaborative Practice Agreement | Details |
| Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | Independent practice | No agreement required | None required | Details |
| Certified Nurse-Midwife | Independent practice | No agreement required | None required | Details |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | Supervision required | Agreement required | No named instrument | Details |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | Independent practice | No agreement required | None required | Details |