2015 Hawaii Revised Statutes
TITLE 25. PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
457. Nurses
457-2.6 Licensed practical nurse
[§457-2.6] Licensed practical nurse. Practice as a licensed practical nurse means the directed scope of nursing practice, regardless of compensation or personal profit, that takes place under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, licensed physician, or other health care provider authorized by the State, and is guided by the scope of practice authorized by this chapter, the rules of the board, and nursing standards established or recognized by the board including but not limited to:
(1) The National Council of State Boards of Nursing Model Nursing Practice Act, Article II, Scope of Nursing Practice, section 3; and
(2) The National Council of State Boards of Nursing Model Nursing Administrative Rules, Chapter Two, Standards of Nursing Practice, sections 2.3.1 through 2.3.3;
provided that NCSBN shall have no legal authority over the board and shall have no legal authority or powers of oversight of the board in the exercise of its powers and duties authorized by law. [L 2010, c 57, pt of §2]
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