6900 – Introduction.
§ 6900. Introduction. This article applies to the profession of nursing. The general provisions for all professions contained in article one hundred thirty of this title apply to this article.
6901 – Definitions.
§ 6901. Definitions. As used in section sixty-nine hundred two: 1. “Diagnosing” in the context of nursing practice means that identification of and discrimination between physical and psychosocial signs and symptoms essential to effective execution and management of the nursing regimen. Such diagnostic privilege is distinct from a medical diagnosis. 2. “Treating” means selection and […]
6902 – Definition of Practice of Nursing.
§ 6902. Definition of practice of nursing. 1. The practice of the profession of nursing as a registered professional nurse is defined as diagnosing and treating human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as casefinding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of care supportive to or restorative of life and well-being, […]
6903 – Practice of Nursing and Use of Title “Registered Professional Nurse” or “Licensed Practical Nurse”.
§ 6903. Practice of nursing and use of title “registered professional nurse” or “licensed practical nurse”. Only a person licensed or otherwise authorized under this article shall practice nursing and only a person licensed under section sixty-nine hundred five of this article shall use the title “registered professional nurse” and only a person licensed under […]