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§ 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 […]

§ 63-7-113. 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 […]