§ 8-311. Licensed practical nursing license, authorized activities
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MD Code, Health Occupations, § 8-311
§ 8-311. Licensed practical nursing license, authorized activities
(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.
(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.
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Added as Health Occupations § 7-309 by Acts 1981, c. 8, § 2, eff. July 1, 1981. Renumbered as Health Occupations § 8-311 by Acts 1990, c. 6, § 11, eff. Feb. 16, 1990. Amended by Acts 1993, c. 422, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1993.
Formerly Art. 43, §§ 291, 297.
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 8-311, MD HEALTH OCCUP § 8-311
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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