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the DNR Bill is signed by Governor Cuomo, NPs can now sign DNR and MOLST orders - effective May 28,3018

Posted by The Metro NY Chapter on
New York, NY
The Metro NY Chapter

Governor Cuomo signed The NPA's main legislative priority of 2017, the Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Bill into law, authorizing nurse practitioners to sign DNR and MOLST orders.Chapter 430 of 2017 becomes effective May 28, 2018.

https://www.thenpa.org/general/custom.asp?page=DNRInfo


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