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Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.17201 (2026)

Definitions; principles of construction.

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PUBLIC HEALTH CODE


Act 368 of 1978


333.17201 Definitions; principles of construction.

Sec. 17201.

    (1) As used in this part:

    (a) "Advanced practice registered nurse" or "a.p.r.n." means a registered professional nurse who has been granted a specialty certification under section 17210 in 1 of the following health profession specialty fields:

    (i) Nurse midwifery.

    (ii) Nurse practitioner.

    (iii) Clinical nurse specialist.

    (b) "Physician" means a physician who is licensed under part 170 or part 175.

    (c) "Practice of nursing" means the systematic application of substantial specialized knowledge and skill, derived from the biological, physical, and behavioral sciences, to the care, treatment, counsel, and health teaching of individuals who are experiencing changes in the normal health processes or who require assistance in the maintenance of health and the prevention or management of illness, injury, or disability.

    (d) "Practice of nursing as a licensed practical nurse" or "l.p.n." means the practice of nursing based on less comprehensive knowledge and skill than that required of a registered professional nurse and performed under the supervision of a registered professional nurse, physician, or dentist.

    (e) "Registered professional nurse" or "r.n." means an individual who is licensed under this part to engage in the practice of nursing which scope of practice includes the teaching, direction, and supervision of less skilled personnel in the performance of delegated nursing activities.

    (2) In addition to the definitions in this part, article 1 contains general definitions and principles of construction applicable to all articles in the code and part 161 contains definitions applicable to this part.

History: 1978, Act 368, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978 ;-- Am. 2016, Act 499, Eff. Apr. 9, 2017

Compiler's Notes:

    For transfer of powers and duties of certain health-related functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

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Cited in 16 cases, 1983–2020 · leading case: Cox v. Flint Bd. of Hosp. Managers, 651 N.W.2d 356 (Mich. 2002).
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Cox v. Flint Bd. of Hosp. Managers, 651 N.W.2d 356 (Mich. 2002). · cites it 4× “MCL 333.17201(1)(a) defines "practice of nursing" as the systematic application of substantial specialized knowledge and skill, derived from the biological, physical, and behavioral sciences, to the care, treatment, counsel, and health teaching of individuals who are…”
Cox v. Eric J. Hartman, M.D., & Blue Water Obstetrics & Gynecology Prof'l Corp., 911 N.W.2d 219 (Mich. Ct. App. 2017). · cites it 2× “The "practice of nursing" is defined as the systematic application of substantial specialized knowledge and skill, derived from the biological, physical, and behavioral sciences, to the care, treatment, counsel, and health teaching of individuals who are experiencing changes in…”
Landin v. Healthsource Saginaw, Inc., 38 I.E.R. Cas. (BNA) 862 (Mich. Ct. App. 2014). · cites it 3× “Noting an *527 unfortunate dearth of published binding caselaw on the precise issue “whether a termination of a medical professional’s employment violates public policy where the claimant can prove that the firing was in response to an internal complaint relative to concerns…”
Isett v. Aetna Life Ins. Co., 947 F.3d 122 (2d Cir. 2020). “and executing the medical regimen under the direction of a licensed physician or dentist”); Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.17201 (b) (same). 51 To clarify, independence from direction is not an element of the professional exemption’s advanced‐knowledge requirement.”
Jones v. Botsford Continuing Care Corp., 871 N.W.2d 15 (Mich. Ct. App. 2015). · cites it 2× “[MCL 333.17201(1).] Consistently with these definitions, MCL 333.”
Blue Cross & Blue Shield v. Governor, 367 N.W.2d 1 (Mich. 1985). “368 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended, being sections 333.17201 to 333.17242 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, and not less than 1 provider director shall be representative of the provider whose services, in the calendar year immediately preceding the effective date of this…”
McElhaney v. Harper-Hutzel Hosp., 711 N.W.2d 795 (Mich. Ct. App. 2006). “” A “registered professional nurse” is defined as “an individual licensed under this article to engage in the practice of nursing which scope of practice includes the teaching, direction, and supervision of less skilled personnel in the performance of delegated nursing…”
Sermchief v. Gonzales, 660 S.W.2d 683 (Mo. 1983). “1983); Mich.Comp. Laws Ann. § 333.17201(l)(a) (1980); Minn.”
Cherry v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins., 489 N.W.2d 788 (Mich. Ct. App. 1992). “Plaintiff has also argued on appeal that, as a registered nurse, Lincoln could provide acupuncture consistent with her licensing as a registered nurse, which includes the treatment and care of patients, as provided in MCL 333.17201; MSA *321 14.15(17201). We disagree.”
Psychosocial Serv. Assocs., PC v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins., 761 N.W.2d 716 (Mich. Ct. App. 2008). “[MCL 333.17201(1)(a) (emphasis added).] James White is also a licensed social worker, and Donald Deering is a licensed social service technician.”
Russell Mem'l Hosp. Ass'n v. United Steelworkers, 720 F. Supp. 583 (E.D. Mich. 1989). “§§ 333.17201 et seq. Furthermore, nurses are subject to a variety of sanctions, including revocation of their license, for misconduct associated with the performance of their duties.”
Emp. Sec. Comm'n v. Child.'s Hosp., 362 N.W.2d 819 (Mich. Ct. App. 1984). · cites it 2× “See MCL 333.17201(1)(a); MSA 14.15(17201)(1)(a).”
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— Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.17201(1) — 1 case
Jones v. Botsford Continuing Care Corp., 871 N.W.2d 15 (Mich. Ct. App. 2015). “[MCL 333.17201(1).] Consistently with these definitions, MCL 333.”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.17201(1)(a) — 5 cases
Cox v. Flint Bd. of Hosp. Managers, 651 N.W.2d 356 (Mich. 2002). “MCL 333.17201(1)(a) defines "practice of nursing" as the systematic application of substantial specialized knowledge and skill, derived from the biological, physical, and behavioral sciences, to the care, treatment, counsel, and health teaching of individuals who are…”
Psychosocial Serv. Assocs., PC v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins., 761 N.W.2d 716 (Mich. Ct. App. 2008). “[MCL 333.17201(1)(a) (emphasis added).] James White is also a licensed social worker, and Donald Deering is a licensed social service technician.”
Emp. Sec. Comm'n v. Child.'s Hosp., 362 N.W.2d 819 (Mich. Ct. App. 1984). “See MCL 333.17201(1)(a); MSA 14.15(17201)(1)(a).”
Est. of Jason a Blackwell v. St Mary's of Michigan (Mich. Ct. App. 2020).
Est. of Amos Jones v. Botsford Continuing Care Corp. (Mich. Ct. App. 2015).
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.17201(1)(c) — 3 cases
Cox v. Flint Bd. of Hosp. Managers, 651 N.W.2d 356 (Mich. 2002). “MCL 333.17201(1)(a) defines "practice of nursing" as the systematic application of substantial specialized knowledge and skill, derived from the biological, physical, and behavioral sciences, to the care, treatment, counsel, and health teaching of individuals who are…”
McElhaney v. Harper-Hutzel Hosp., 711 N.W.2d 795 (Mich. Ct. App. 2006). “” A “registered professional nurse” is defined as “an individual licensed under this article to engage in the practice of nursing which scope of practice includes the teaching, direction, and supervision of less skilled personnel in the performance of delegated nursing…”
Est. of Jason a Blackwell v. St Mary's of Michigan (Mich. Ct. App. 2020).
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.17201(1)(e) — 1 case
Est. of Jason a Blackwell v. St Mary's of Michigan (Mich. Ct. App. 2020).
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.17201(c) — 1 case
Cox v. Eric J. Hartman, M.D., & Blue Water Obstetrics & Gynecology Prof'l Corp., 911 N.W.2d 219 (Mich. Ct. App. 2017). “The "practice of nursing" is defined as the systematic application of substantial specialized knowledge and skill, derived from the biological, physical, and behavioral sciences, to the care, treatment, counsel, and health teaching of individuals who are experiencing changes in…”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.17201(e) — 2 cases
Cox v. Eric J. Hartman, M.D., & Blue Water Obstetrics & Gynecology Prof'l Corp., 911 N.W.2d 219 (Mich. Ct. App. 2017). “The "practice of nursing" is defined as the systematic application of substantial specialized knowledge and skill, derived from the biological, physical, and behavioral sciences, to the care, treatment, counsel, and health teaching of individuals who are experiencing changes in…”
Angelina a Cox v. Eric J Hartman Md (Mich. Ct. App. 2017).
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.17201(l)(a) — 4 cases
Cox v. Flint Bd. of Hosp. Managers, 651 N.W.2d 356 (Mich. 2002). “MCL 333.17201(1)(a) defines "practice of nursing" as the systematic application of substantial specialized knowledge and skill, derived from the biological, physical, and behavioral sciences, to the care, treatment, counsel, and health teaching of individuals who are…”
Sermchief v. Gonzales, 660 S.W.2d 683 (Mo. 1983). “1983); Mich.Comp. Laws Ann. § 333.17201(l)(a) (1980); Minn.”
Jones v. Botsford Continuing Care Corp., 871 N.W.2d 15 (Mich. Ct. App. 2015). “[MCL 333.17201(1).] Consistently with these definitions, MCL 333.”
Emp. Sec. Comm'n v. Child.'s Hosp., 362 N.W.2d 819 (Mich. Ct. App. 1984). “See MCL 333.17201(1)(a); MSA 14.15(17201)(1)(a).”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.17201(l)(c) — 1 case
Cox v. Flint Bd. of Hosp. Managers, 651 N.W.2d 356 (Mich. 2002). “MCL 333.17201(1)(a) defines "practice of nursing" as the systematic application of substantial specialized knowledge and skill, derived from the biological, physical, and behavioral sciences, to the care, treatment, counsel, and health teaching of individuals who are…”
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