Who can inject
MD, DO, NP, PA, RN under physician supervision or delegation
Registered nurses (RNs)
Yes, under physician delegation; scope defined by delegation agreement
Nurse practitioners & physician assistants
NP/PA may practice with physician collaboration; some independent authority permitted depending on setting
The exam that makes it legal
Required; in-person exam expected before treatment A valid order or good-faith exam by an authorized provider is what makes an injection lawful — not simply who holds the syringe.
Training expected
No state-mandated injector training beyond licensure.
What to verify in New Mexico
Obtain written delegation agreement from supervising physician and clarify telehealth GFE policy with the New Mexico Medical Board.
Primary source: New Mexico Medical Board
General business information for New Mexico medical-spa owners, current as of 2026 — not legal advice. State boards update rules often; confirm specifics with the New Mexico board (and your own counsel) before you act.