Can registered nurses and nurse practitioners inject Botox and fillers in Maine?

Yes, under physician delegation and supervision; scope defined by Board of Nursing NP/PA may inject under physician collaboration; independent practice not permitted for injectables

Maine · Moderate

Can RNs and Nurse Practitioners Inject Botox in Maine?

Nurses do most of the injecting in this industry — but Maine draws specific lines around what an RN versus an NP can do, and who has to supervise.

By Evan at Inside MedSpa

Registered nurses (RNs)

Yes, under physician delegation and supervision; scope defined by Board of Nursing

Nurse practitioners & physician assistants

NP/PA may inject under physician collaboration; independent practice not permitted for injectables

Supervision & the medical director

Required for facilities with RN/LPN injectors; physician oversight mandatory

The exam requirement

Required; in-person or telehealth permitted if physician-patient relationship established

What to verify in Maine

Establish written delegation and supervision agreement with medical director; verify current Maine Board of Nursing scope rules for RN injectors.

Primary source: Maine Medical Board and Board of Nursing

General business information for Maine medical-spa owners, current as of 2026 — not legal advice. State boards update rules often; confirm specifics with the Maine board (and your own counsel) before you act.

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