§ 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Notwithstanding former §§ 63-1-132(c) [repealed] and 63-7-123, a professional nurse, licensed pursuant to §§ 63-7-104 — 63-7-107, who is employed by a primary health care center established under § 68-1-701,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 […]
§ 63-7-120. Violations and Penalties
It is a Class B misdemeanor for any person, corporation or association to: Sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any nursing diploma, license or record, or aid or abet therein; Practice nursing as defined by this chapter under cover of any diploma, license or record illegally or fraudulently obtained or assigned or issued unlawfully or […]
§ 63-7-121. Validity of License Issued on or Before September 1, 1967
Any person holding a license to practice as a registered or professional nurse or licensed practical nurse issued by the board that is valid on September 1, 1967, shall thereafter be considered to be licensed under this chapter.
§ 63-7-122. Enjoining Violations
The board of nursing, in addition to the powers and duties expressly granted by this chapter in the matter of suspension or revocation of a license, is authorized and empowered to petition any circuit or chancery court having jurisdiction to enjoin: Any person from practicing or from attempting to practice as a professional or registered […]