Sec. 0.1. The amendments made to this chapter by P.L.185-1993 shall not be construed to limit the authority of a registered nurse to perform services that a registered nurse was authorized to perform under this article before April 30, 1993. As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.408.
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter: (a) “Board” means the Indiana state board of nursing. (b) “Advanced practice registered nurse” means: (1) a nurse practitioner; (2) a certified nurse midwife; (3) a clinical nurse specialist; or (4) a certified registered nurse anesthetist; who is a registered nurse qualified to practice nursing in a specialty […]
Sec. 1.1. (a) As used in this chapter, “registered nurse” means a person who holds a valid license issued under this chapter or IC 25-42 and who bears primary responsibility and accountability for nursing practices based on specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, and behavioral sciences. (b) As used […]
Sec. 1.2. As used in this chapter, “licensed practical nurse” means a person who holds a valid license issued under this chapter or IC 25-42 and who functions at the direction of: (1) a registered nurse; (2) a physician with an unlimited license to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine; (3) a licensed dentist; (4) a […]
Sec. 1.3. As used in this chapter, “practical nursing” means the performance of services commonly performed by practical nurses, including: (1) contributing to the assessment of the health status of individuals or groups; (2) participating in the development and modification of the strategy of care; (3) implementing the appropriate aspects of the strategy of care; […]
Sec. 1.4. As used in this chapter, “certified registered nurse anesthetist” means a registered nurse who: (1) is a graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor; (2) is properly certified by successfully completing the certification examination administered by the Council on […]
Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, “INSPECT program” means the Indiana scheduled prescription electronic collection and tracking program established by IC 25-1-13-4. As added by P.L.82-2016, SEC.5.
Sec. 1.6. As used in this chapter, “forensic nurse” means a registered nurse licensed under section 11 of this chapter who meets the requirements of section 35 of this chapter. As added by P.L.90-2021, SEC.1.
Sec. 10. (a) Each member of the board who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). Such a member is also entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member’s duties, as provided in the state travel policies […]
Sec. 10.5. (a) The board may issue a temporary permit to practice as a nurse to a nurse licensed to practice in another state or territory of the United States, who has applied to the board for licensure by endorsement and submitted proof of current licensure to the board. The permit is valid for ninety […]
Sec. 11. (a) Any person who applies to the board for a license to practice as a registered nurse must: (1) not have: (A) been convicted of a crime that has a direct bearing on the person’s ability to practice competently; or (B) committed an act that would constitute a ground for a disciplinary sanction […]
Sec. 12. (a) A person who applies to the board for a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse must: (1) not have been convicted of: (A) an act which would constitute a ground for disciplinary sanction under IC 25-1-9; or (B) a crime that has a direct bearing on the person’s ability to […]
Formerly: Acts 1949, c.159, s.13. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.165. Repealed by P.L.169-1985, SEC.97.
Sec. 13.1. (a) An applicant who desires to practice certified nurse midwifery shall present to the board the applicant’s license as a registered nurse and a diploma earned by the applicant from a school of midwifery approved or licensed by the board or licensing agency for midwives that is located in any state. (b) The […]
Formerly: Acts 1949, c.159, s.14; Acts 1951, c.34, s.2; Acts 1971, P.L.376, SEC.12; Acts 1975, P.L.272, SEC.2. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.166. Repealed by P.L.169-1985, SEC.97.
Formerly: Acts 1949, c.159, s.15; Acts 1971, P.L.376, SEC.13. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.167. Repealed by P.L.169-1985, SEC.97.
Formerly: Acts 1949, c.159, s.16; Acts 1951, c.34, s.3; Acts 1971, P.L.376, SEC.14; Acts 1975, P.L.272, SEC.3. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.296.
Sec. 16.1. (a) Subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e), a license to practice as a registered nurse expires on October 31 in each odd-numbered year. Failure to renew the license on or before the expiration date will automatically render the license invalid without any action by the board. (b) Subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e), a license to practice […]
Sec. 17. All moneys received shall be deposited with the treasurer of state at the end of each month and be placed by him in the general fund of the state. The expenses of said board shall be paid from the general fund upon appropriation being made therefrom in the manner provided for the making […]
Sec. 18. (a) Subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e), any person who fails to renew a license before it expires shall be reinstated by the board upon meeting the requirements under IC 25-1-8-6. (b) A person who fails to apply to reinstate a license under this section within three (3) years after the date it expires may […]
