Aesthetic NP Practice Authority

Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice in Colorado

What an NP, PA, or RN entering aesthetic medicine in Colorado needs to know — sourced from the AANP State Practice Environment + the Colorado Board of Nursing.

Colorado — Full Practice Authority

Can an NP own an aesthetic practice solo in Colorado?

Yes. Full practice. NPs may open practice solo without physician supervision after completion of any mentorship requirement.

Collaborative agreement / physician relationship

A mentorship/articulated plan may apply for the first 1,000 hours post-licensure — not a career-long agreement.

Good-faith exam (GFE) rules — aesthetic context

A good-faith exam by a licensed prescriber (NP/MD/DO) is required before initial aesthetic medication administration. Telehealth GFE is permitted in most states subject to state-specific rules.

RN injection scope in Colorado

RNs may inject aesthetic medications (botulinum toxin, dermal fillers, fat-dissolving) under a valid prescriber order and approved protocol. Only PRESCRIBING requires a licensed NP/MD/DO. Verify with your board.

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