2011 South Dakota Code
Title 36 PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 09. Registered And Practical Nurses
§36-9-4 Scope of licensed practical nursing practice.


SD Codified L § 36-9-4 (through 2011) What's This?

36-9-4. Scope of licensed practical nursing practice. As used in this chapter, the practice of licensed practical nursing means:

(1) The performance of any acts in the care, treatment, or observation of the ill, injured or infirm;

(2) Maintenance of health of others and promotion of health care;

(3) Assisting with health counseling and teaching; and

(4) Applying procedures to safeguard life and health, including the administration of medications and treatments consistent with the practical nurse's education and preparation under the direction of a physician licensed or exempt from licensing pursuant to chapter 36-4, dentist or registered nurse.

Source: SL 1949, ch 109, § 1; SL 1955, ch 91, § 2; SDC Supp 1960, § 27.0902 (4); SL 1967, ch 101, § 2 (2) (b); SL 1972, ch 204, § 2; SL 1976, ch 228, § 5.

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