§ 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 […]
§ 63-7-123. 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Notwithstanding former §§ 63-1-132(c) [repealed] and 63-7-123, a professional nurse, licensed pursuant to §§ 63-7-104 — 63-7-107, who is employed by a primary health care center established under § 68-1-701,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; […]
§ 63-7-113. Examinations
An examination for both the professional and practical nurses shall be held at least once each year at such time and place as the board may determine and additional examinations as the board may deem necessary. The board shall appoint the number of nurses and proctors necessary to administer the examination in each place designated […]
§ 63-7-114. Renewal of License
All licensed professional or registered nurses shall submit an application for renewal of licensure registration to the board of nursing with a biennial renewal fee as set by the board. Each licensed practical nurse shall submit an application for the renewal of licensure registration to the board with a biennial renewal fee as set by […]
§ 63-7-115. Grounds for Denial, Revocation or Suspension of Certificate or License
The board has the power to deny, revoke or suspend any certificate or license to practice nursing or to otherwise discipline a licensee upon proof that the person: Is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license to practice nursing; Is guilty of a crime; Is unfit or incompetent by […]