Section 8-501 – Master Planning
The Board shall evaluate continuously master planning by other agencies that may affect nursing practice in this State.
Section 8-502 – Specific Task Advisory Committees
(a) The Board shall appoint or recognize specific task advisory committees. (b) Each advisory committee consists of at least three members appointed by the Board. (c) Each committee member shall have expertise in the specific problem or area of nursing practice that is under investigation. (d) Each member of a committee is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the […]
Section 8-503 – Peer Advisory Committee
(a) The Board may appoint peer advisory committees to provide the Board with expert advice related to the practice of nursing by advance practice nurses. (b) A member of a peer advisory committee is entitled to receive: (1) Compensation, as determined by the Board; and (2) Reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the […]
Section 8-504 – Employer to Report About Licensees
(a) (1) In this section, “employer” means: (i) A public employer; (ii) A private employer; or (iii) An employment agency. (2) “Employer” does not include a private employer who employs a licensee for personal or family use. (b) On the request of the Board, an employer shall report the name and license number of each licensee employed or placed to practice registered […]
Section 8-505 – Report of Certain Actions or Conditions
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the following applies: (1) If a nursing administrator, a registered nurse, an advanced practice registered nurse, a licensed practical nurse, or a certified nursing assistant knows of an action or condition that might be grounds for action under § 8–316 or Subtitle 6A of this title, the […]
Section 8-508 – Preparation and Dispensing of Drugs by Nurse Practitioners
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Nurse practitioner” means a registered nurse who is: (i) Certified as a nurse practitioner; and (ii) Authorized to prescribe drugs under regulations adopted by the State Board of Nursing. (3) “Starter dosage” means an amount of drug sufficient to begin therapy: (i) Of short duration of 72 hours or […]
Section 8-509 – Law Enforcement Agency to Notify Board of Complaints
(a) In this section, “law enforcement agency” includes: (1) A State, county, or municipal police department or agency; (2) A sheriff’s office; (3) A State’s Attorney’s office; and (4) The Office of the Attorney General. (b) A law enforcement agency that receives a complaint of death or bodily harm allegedly caused by a nurse who holds a license or certificate under […]
Section 8-510 – Demonstration Studies to Evaluate Regulation Changes
(a) The Board may conduct a demonstration study to evaluate a proposed change to regulations regarding nursing practices or the activities of nursing assistants or medication technicians in a practice setting. (b) A demonstration study enables the Board, in a controlled practice setting, to determine: (1) The safety of the proposed practice or activity; and (2) The appropriate education […]
Section 8-511 – Dispensing Methadone in Licensed Clinic
A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse working in a methadone clinic licensed by the Maryland Department of Health may dispense methadone in accordance with regulations jointly developed and adopted by the Board and the State Board of Pharmacy.
Section 8-512 – Registered Nurses Preparing and Dispensing Drugs and Devices
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Authorized prescriber” means a licensed registered nurse, licensed dentist, licensed physician, licensed physician’s assistant, licensed podiatrist, or other individual authorized by law to prescribe prescription or nonprescription drugs or devices. (3) (i) “Device” means an item used in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease. (ii) “Device” does […]
Section 8-513 – Nurse Anesthetist
(a) In this section, “perioperative assessment and management” means the assessment and management of a patient preoperatively, intraoperatively, and postoperatively. (b) (1) A nurse anesthetist may perform the following functions: (i) Perioperative assessment and management of patients requiring anesthesia services; (ii) Administration of anesthetic agents; (iii) Management of fluids in intravenous therapy; and (iv) Respiratory care. (2) A nurse anesthetist has the right […]