§ 63-7-202. Composition — Candidates — Qualifications — Vacancies
The governor shall appoint eleven (11) members to the board, as follows: Nine (9) members, one (1) from each congressional district, who are either an advanced practice registered nurse or a registered nurse at the time of their appointment. At least two (2) members shall be registered nurses. At least three (3) members shall be […]
§ 63-7-203. Terms of Members
Members of the board shall serve for a term of four (4) years or until their successor shall be appointed. No member may serve more than two (2) consecutive terms. At least four (4) years shall lapse before a member may be reappointed to the board or may serve in any capacity associated with the […]
§ 63-7-123. Certified Nurse Practitioners — Drug Prescriptions — Temporary Certificate — Rules and Regulations
The board shall issue a certificate of fitness to nurse practitioners who meet the qualifications, competencies, training, education and experience, pursuant to § 63-7-207(14), sufficient to prepare such persons to write and sign prescriptions and/or issue drugs within the limitations and provisions of § 63-1-132. A nurse who has been issued a certificate of fitness […]
§ 63-7-124. Authority to Issue Oral Contraceptives and Drugs Relating to Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Notwithstanding former §§ 63-1-132(c) [repealed] and 63-7-123, a professional nurse, licensed pursuant to §§ 63-7-104 — 63-7-107, who is employed by a primary health care center established under § 68-1-701, that receives fifty percent (50%) or more of its family planning funds from funds distributed by the department of health, has the authority to issue, […]
§ 63-7-125. Confidentiality
The confidential communications between a client and a registered nurse who is nationally certified as a specialist in psychiatric and mental health nursing and who is practicing in that specialty are considered equivalent to the confidential communications between a patient and a licensed physician practicing as a psychiatrist, under laws addressing privilege and confidentiality and […]
§ 63-7-126. Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
“Advanced practice registered nurse” means a registered nurse with a master’s degree or higher in a nursing specialty and national specialty certification as a nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist, nurse midwife or clinical nurse specialist. Nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives and clinical nurse specialists holding such education and practice credentials shall apply to the board […]
§ 63-7-127. Medication Aides
As used in this section, “medication aide” means an individual who administers medications under the general supervision of a licensed registered or practical nurse pursuant to this section. During the course of administering medication, a medication aide shall not be assigned any other nonmedication administration duties. A medication aide shall not be prohibited from responding, […]
§ 63-7-128. Certificate to Practice as a Registered Nurse First Assistant
As used in this section, “registered nurse first assistant” means a person who: Is licensed as a registered nurse in this state; Is certified in perioperative nursing; or Is certified as an advanced practice registered nurse; and Is qualified by education and training to perform tasks involved in perioperative nursing, as determined by the board; […]
§ 63-7-129. Use of Title “Nurse”
Notwithstanding any provision of any title to the contrary, a person shall not use the title “nurse” or any other title, abbreviation, or designation in connection with the person’s name, occupation, or profession to indicate or imply that the person is a practicing nurse unless the person is actively licensed or certified by the board […]
§ 63-7-201. Creation
There is created a board to be known as the board of nursing, composed of eleven (11) members, referred to in this chapter as “board,” appointed by the governor in the manner and for the terms of office as provided in § 63-7-202.