HB 2298 and Independent Prescriptive Authority

With the passage of HB 2298, effective Saturday, November 1, 2025, eligible Advanced Practice Registered Nurses meeting the requirements enumerated in the bill are eligible to apply for independent prescriptive authority recognition.

With the approval of emergency rules by the governor, with an effective date of November 1, 2025, OBN began accepting applications at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, November 3, 2025. For questions regarding the application process, please see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) at the button below. A link to the application instructions can be accessed from the FAQs and also in the section on this webpage under Prescriptive Authority (APRN-CNP, APRN-CNS, APRN-CNM).

If you currently have prescriptive authority recognition, you must maintain a supervising physician until you have applied for and been granted independent prescriptive authority.

In addition, All APRNs are encouraged to review the requirements imposed by HB 2298 and the resulting amendments to the Nursing Practice Act, 59 O.S. § 567.1, et seq., to ensure their continued compliance with the legal requirements of the Act. New requirements created by HB 2298 include those governing independent prescriptive authority and malpractice insurance, among others. If you have questions about the legal requirements imposed by HB 2298, please consult with legal counsel and your employer to ensure your continued compliance.