In New York, RNs carry out patient-specific medical regimens ordered by authorized practitioners, and the State Board for Medicine has published guidance on energy devices and lasers. Your New York manual is organized around these rules.
Who Regulates Aesthetic Practice in New York
- New York State Board for Nursing
- New York State Board for Medicine
- NYS Department of Health, Regulated Medical Waste
- Federal OSHA (Bloodborne Pathogens)
Key New York Rules Your Manual Addresses
Patient-Specific Orders
New York's nursing practice FAQ states that an RN may carry out a medical regimen prescribed for a specific patient by a physician, NP, PA or other authorized practitioner, but may not diagnose or prescribe (NYS Nursing Practice Information FAQ).
Nurse Practitioner Practice
The same FAQ states that NPs practice under a written practice agreement and protocols with a collaborating physician unless they have more than 3,600 qualifying practice hours (NYS Nursing Practice Information FAQ).
Energy Devices and Lasers
The State Board for Medicine's 2025 guidance states that energy-device treatment must be performed by, or on the order of, a physician, PA or NP. An RN may carry out the order under general supervision, which does not require the supervisor to be physically present (NYS Board for Medicine, Use of Energy Devices Including Lasers).
Procedures the Official Sources Don't Address Directly
Kybella, PRP, sclerotherapy and PDO threads are not specifically addressed in the official New York sources reviewed for this page. Your manual flags them for confirmation before you offer them.
What Your New York Edition Includes
- A New York State-Specific Regulatory Section, with the sources reviewed and a dated regulatory summary
- New York rules for lasers, light and energy-based devices, plus IV hydration and wellness therapies
- A list of conflicting guidance, gaps and items to verify with your Board and medical director
- Policies matched to the treatments you offer, built from your practice details
- Medical director approval and annual review signature lines
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State summary prepared from the official sources linked on this page, current as of September 2026. Laws, rules and Board positions change; verify current requirements with your state boards and medical director before relying on them. Educational information only, not legal or clinical advice. Our manuals are practice resources for review and approval by your medical director; they are not reviewed or approved by any State Board and do not guarantee compliance or any licensing outcome.
