Maryland Health Occupations Section 8-311

      (a)      Subject to the provisions of this section, a license to practice licensed practical nursing authorizes the licensed practical nurse to practice licensed practical nursing while the license is effective.

      (b)      (1)      The licensed practical nurse is a recognized member of the health professional team and performs an integral part of nursing.

            (2)      Except as provided in the rules and regulations of the Board adopted under § 8-205 of this title, a licensed practical nurse may practice licensed practical nursing only in a team relationship with at least one licensed health professional who is not a licensed practical nurse.

      (c)      A licensed practical nurse may administer treatment or medication only if the treatment or medication is prescribed by an individual who is authorized by law to prescribe medication or treatment.

      (d)      A licensed practical nurse may teach or supervise commensurate with the education and demonstrated competencies of the licensed practical nurse.

      (e)      A licensed practical nurse may practice practical nursing using only the name in which the license has been issued.