LA REVISED STATUTES OF 1950 PT. 2 PRACTICAL NURSES – Flashcards

a school of practical nursing approved by the board

the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners

a person who practices practical nursing and who is licensed to practice under this Part

the performance for compensation of any acts, not requiring the education, training, and preparation required in professional nursing, in the care, treatment, or observation of persons whoa re ill, injured, infirm and for the maintenance of the health of others and the promotion of health care, including the administration of medications and treatments or in on-job training or supervising licensed practical nurses, subordinate personnel, or instructing patients consistent with the licensed practical nurse's education and preparation, under the direction of a licensed physician, optometrist, or dentist acting individually or in his capacity as a member of the medical staff, or registered nurse. The licensed practical nurse may perform any oft he foregoing duties, and with appropriate training may perform additional specified acts which are authorized by the LSBPNE when directed to do so by the licensed physician, optometrist, or dentist acting individually or in his capacity as a member of the medical staff, or registered nurse.

Department of Health and Hospitals and is subject to the provisions of R.S. 36:803.

thirteen members appointed by the governor. Each appointment by the governor shall be submitted to the Senate for confirmation.

practical nurses

registered nurses

licensed physicians

a licensed physician, by the Louisiana Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses, Inc., for one of the practical nurses, by the Licensed Practical Nurses of Louisiana, Inc., for one of the practical nurses, by the Louisiana Nursing Home Association, for one practical nurse, by the Louisiana Hospital Association, for one practical nurse, or by the Louisiana State Nurses Association where the appointee shall be a registered nurse.

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

6 years provided that initially three members shall serve two years, three shall serve four years and three shall serve six years. Board members shall hold office until their successors are appointed and qualified

the governor according to the procedure provided in R.S. 37:962

annually

quorum

2 year

Within 30 days of July 1 of each odd-numbered year.

$75 dollars

1. Prescribe minimum curricula and minimum standards for practical nurses and courses for practical nurses 2. Approve practical nursing training at all schools making application, public or private, accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, and hospitals with courses meeting the requirements of the board. All other requirements such as enrollment, staffing, tuition, etc. will be regulated by the criteria established by the recognized accrediting agency of the schools 3. Examine and license qualified applicants, and renew licenses 4. Conduct hearings upon charges calling for discipline of a license, or for revocation, denial or suspension of license issued or applied for under this Part upon proof that the person: (see other note) 5. Have all other powers necessary and proper to the performance of its duties.

1. Is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license to practice practical nursing 2. Is guilty of a crime 3. Is unfit, or incompetent by reason of negligence, habit, or other causes 3. Is habitually intemperate or is addicted to the use of habit forming drugs 4. Is mentally incompetent 5. Is guilty of unprofessional conduct 6. Has violated any provisions of this Part

1. Issue subpoenas and administer oaths to persons giving testimony at hearings 2. Employ and fix compensations of persons necessary to carry on the work of the board 3. Appoint an attorney to represent the board in all matters pertaining to the administration of this Part and fix his compensation and define his duties 4. a) request and obtain state and national crime history record information on any person applying for any license or permit which the board is authorized by law to issue, including permission to enroll as a student in nurse training courses b) charge and collect from an applicant any license or permit which the board is authorized to issue, including permission to enroll as a student in nursing courses, in addition to all other applicable fees and costs, such amount as may be incurred by the board in requesting and obtaining criminal history record information on the applicant c) promulgate the rules, regulations, and procedures, in cooperation with the Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information of the office of state police within the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, that are necessary to implement the provisions of this Paragraph. 5. Adopt and revise all rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this Part

a person who has made application to the board for the issuance or reinstatement of any form of licensure

the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners

Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information of the office of state police within the Department of Public Safety and Corrections

information collected by state and federal criminal justice agencies on individuals consisting of identifiable descriptions and notations of arrests, detentions, indictments, bills of information, or any formal criminal charges, and any disposition arising therefrom, including sentencing and criminal correctional supervises and release, but does not include intelligence for investigator purposes, nor does it include any identification information which does not indicate involvement of the individual in the criminal justice system

Federal Bureau of Investigation of the United States Department of Justice

any license or permit which the board is authorized to issue, including permission to enroll as a student in clinical nursing courses

1. require that any person applying for any license or permit which the board is authorized by law to use provide written consent to the board to request and obtain state and national criminal history record information on such person as a condition for consideration of his/her application 2. charge and collect from the applicant, in addition to all other applicable fees and costs, such amount as may be incurred by the board in requesting and obtaining state and national criminal history record information on the applicant

the Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information of the office of state police within the Department of Public Safety and Corrections and the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the United States Department of Justice

60 days

nonpublic and confidential information restricted to excessive use of the board, its members, officers, investigators, agents, and attorneys in evaluating the applicant's eligibility or disqualification for licensure. No such information or records related thereto shall, except with the written consent of the applicant or by order of a court of competent jurisdiction, be released or otherwise disclosed by the board to any other person or agency

1) be of good moral character 2) be a permanent resident or citizen of the United States 3) have successfully completed the course in an accredited school for the training of practical nurses

licensees as practical nurses under the laws of other states if these licensees meet the requirements for practical nursing in this state

Annually

satisfactory explanation for the failure to renew and upon payment of both the renewal fee and the reinstatement fee as prescribed in R.S. 37:977

be subject to any renewal fees and shall not practice practical nursing in the state. When the licensee desires to resume practice, a renewal license shall be issued to a licensed practical nurse who submits the required fee

the board shall give reasonable notices to correct these conditions within a reasonable time. If the conditions are not corrected, the board may, after a hearing with charges detailed and specified, revoke the certificate issued to the school. Appeals from decisions of the board shall be to the Civil District Court of Orleans Parish within 30 days from the final ruling

Min $85.00 Max: $200.00

Min: $50.00 Max: $100.00

Min: $20.00 Max: $30.00

Min: $30.00 Max: $60.00

Min: $100.00 Max: $300.00

Min: $10.00 Max: $20.00

Min: $50.00 Max: $100.00

Min: $250.00 Max: $500.00

Min: $100.00 Max: $200.00

Min: $25.00 Max: $50.00 Min: $50.00 Max: $100.00

Min: $15.00 Max: $30.00

Min: $.50 Max: $1.00

Min: $5.00 Max: $10.00

Min: $5.00 Max: $10.00

Min: $1.00 Max: $2.00

the treasurer of the board, who shall deposit them to the credit of the board in a national banking institution designated by the board

1) Steal or fraudulently obtain or furnish any nursing diploma, license, or record, or aid or abet therein 2) Practice as a practical nurse under cover of any diploma, license, or record illegally or fraudulently obtained or signed, or issued unlawfully or under fraudulent representation 3) Practice practical nursing unless duly licensed to do so under the provisions of this Part (978) 4) Use in connection with his name any designation tending to imply that he is a practical nurse, unless licensed to practice under the provisions of this Part (978) 5) Practice practical nursing during the time his license has lapsed because of intentional failure to renew the license 6) Conduct a school of practical nursing, or a school or course of the training of practical nursing, unless the school has been accredited by the board 7) Aid or abet anyone in the violation of this Part (978) 8) Violate any provisions of this Part

$500 or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both. If a person licensed to practice practical nursing is found guilty of any of the offenses in Section 978, the board may suspend or revoke the license of the practical nurse

1) the nursing by friends or members of the family 2) the incidental care of the sick by domestic servants or persons primarily employed as housekeepers or otherwise as long as they do not practice as practical nurses 3) the giving of practical nursing assistance in the case of emergency 4) practical nursing by students enrolled in accredited schools of practical nursing by students in training in clinics or hospitals, where nursing is part of the prescribed courses for the students 5) service by auxiliary workers in hospitals or institutions if the service is supervised by a licensed physician 6) the practice of Christian Science of religious rules or ceremonies as a form of religious worship, devotion or healing if the person administering or making use of, or assisting or prescribing, relies on faith and prayer alone, and does not prescribe or administer drugs or medicine, or assist in surgical or physical operations, assume the title of, or hold himself out to be a practical nurse.