Chapter XLVII

Accreditation -an external quality review process used in U.S. education and performed by peers to assure that postsecondary institutions and other education providers meet and maintain minimum standards of quality and integrity regarding academics, administration, structure, fun…

A. Program of Studies. To receive approval by the board for a total undergraduate and/or graduate nursing education degree program(s) of study by undergraduate and graduate nursing education degree programs with physical presence in Louisiana, but whose administrative control is …

A. Required Contents. The disclosure required by § 3605 of this Chapter shall be made in writing, shall be furnished to the patient, or the patient's authorized representative, prior to or at the time of making the referral, and shall include: 1. the registered nurse's name, addr…

A. Terms applying to legal definitions of nursing practice, R.S. 37:913(13) and (14) . Accountability - being answerable for one's actions or inactions. The registered nurse answers to self, patient, agency, profession and society for the effectiveness and quality of nursing care…

A. Registered nurses, who are not certified registered nurse anesthetists, may administer anesthetic agents to intubated patients in critical care settings, and may titrate and continue infusion of local anesthetic agents through the use of epidural catheters for pain management,…

A. The plan for nursing care must include individualized nursing actions to achieve the established outcomes, according to the following criteria. 1. The plan includes priorities for nursing action. 2. The plan includes a logical sequence of actions to attain the goals. 3. The pl…

A. Advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) means a licensed registered nurse who has completed an accredited graduate level education program preparing the individual in one or more APRN role and population foci, is certified by a nationally recognized certifying body in one or…

Accrediting Agency - an organization which establishes and maintains standards for professional nursing or nursing related programs and recognizes those programs that meet these standards. Advanced Practice Certification -certification by a nationally recognized certifying body a…

A. Continued competence requirements shall apply as follows: 1. APRNs maintain advanced practice recertification in accordance with the nationally recognized certifying body's criteria as approved by the board; or 2. when advanced practice certification/recertification is not ava…

A. A program shall be of sufficient length to ensure that graduates meet the objectives of the program and are clinically competent. B. A program shall cover a minimum of 1,500 clock hours or an equivalent number of credit hours of scheduled instruction. At least 700 clock hours …

A. The curriculum shall include instruction in the following basic arts and sciences. 1. Body Structure and Function- providing an understanding of the basic anatomy and physiology of the human body and deviations from the normal. 2. Introduction to Microbiology- providing a basi…

A. This manual of administrative rules and minimum requirements contains the approved rules and regulations of the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners relating to practical nurse education, the development, progression and discontinuation of practical nursing progr…

A. Program coordinator shall schedule regular evaluation, revision and improvement of programs and entire faculty shall participate. B. Changes which require board approval which must be presented in writing before implementation are: 1. admission policies; 2. organization; 3. cu…

A. The teaching assignment shall be reasonable allowing time for class preparation, student conferencing and improving methods of instruction. B. Course outline shall be current and shall be utilized by faculty and students. C. The program shall use a variety of teaching aids and…

A. Student evaluation shall be a scheduled progressive activity designed to assist and improve the development of the student and should be based on the following: 1. policies regarding the level of achievement which students must maintain to progress in the program; 2. level adv…

A. A practical nursing program which has been established, projected and has progressed within the minimum requirements as set forth in this manual shall be issued accreditation status which shall be reviewed annually. B. A board representative shall conduct a survey of each prog…

A. Board survey objectives shall be to: 1. assure students that the program in which they are enrolled is providing optimum opportunity for nursing education, clinical experience and eligibility to write the examination for practical nurse licensure; 2. insure those requiring nur…

A. The plan for nursing care is implemented according to the following criteria. 1. Nursing actions are consistent with the plan for nursing care. 2. Interventions are implemented in a safe and appropriate manner. 3. Nursing actions are documented by: a. written records; b. obser…

A. The plan for nursing care is evaluated according to the following criteria. 1. Evaluation is systematic and ongoing. 2. Current data about the individual are used to measure progress toward established goals. 3. Nursing actions are analyzed for their effectiveness in achieveme…

A. The planning for nursing care is a continuous process of reassessment and modification, according to the following criteria. 1. Ongoing assessment data are used to revise diagnoses, outcomes, and the plan of care, as needed. 2. Revisions in diagnoses, outcomes, and the plan of…

A. The registered nurse demonstrates the following professional nursing practice behaviors. 1. Evaluates own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards, relevant state and federal statutes, and relevant administrative rules. 2. Acquires and maintains current …

A. Students in nursing and unsuccessful candidates on the NCLEX-RN licensing examination employed in nursing settings may be employed as unlicensed persons and perform procedures and or tasks for which they have been educated and cleared by their educational institution and/or by…

A. Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, specifically R.S. 37:911 et seq., delegated to the Louisiana State Board of Nursing the responsibility to authorize additional acts to be performed by registered nurses practicing in expanded roles and gave the board of nursing the power to …

A. Initial Licensure 1. The applicant shall meet the following requirements: a. holds a current, unencumbered, unrestricted and valid registered nurse license in Louisiana and there are no grounds for disciplinary proceedings, as stated in R.S. 37:921 ; b. completion of a minimum…

A. A national certifying body which meets the following criteria shall be recognized by the board as mandated by R.S. 37:913 : 1. credentials nationally; 2. does not require an applicant to be a member of any organization or entity; 3. documents the criteria for applicant eligibi…

A. Collaboration is a process in which an APRN has a relationship with one or more physicians or dentists to deliver health care services. Such collaboration is to be evidenced by the APRN scope of practice and indicates the relationships that they have with physicians or dentist…

A. Every APRN with both active prescriptive authority and who holds an active controlled dangerous substance (CDS) license prior to promulgation of this section and who is seeking the renewal of the APRN license and renewal of the prescriptive authority credential, shall, as part…

A. Faculty meetings shall be scheduled regularly to evaluate and improve the program progressively and continually. Minutes of the meetings shall be recorded and filed for review at the time of the board survey. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § XLVII-907 Promulgated by the Depar…

A. An advisory committee shall be formed and shall include members representative of a broad spectrum of the community selected for their interest in practical nurse education and their willingness to serve. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § XLVII-911 Promulgated by the Departmen…

A. The committee shall meet at least twice a year. B. Minutes of the meetings shall be recorded and copies filed for review at the time of the board survey. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § XLVII-913 Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Board of Practical…

A. Administration shall provide for the protection of all student records and transcripts, faculty personnel records, contractual agreements, communications and other pertinent program information against loss, destruction and unauthorized use. B. The following records shall be m…

A. Schools admitting students with advanced standing shall have written criteria for granting course credit. B. A course of study shall be developed and recommended by the nursing faculty to include a minimum of six weeks enrollment in the program to provide sufficient theory and…

A. A record of each dropout including name, date and reason for withdrawal shall be maintained. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § XLVII-941 Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Board of Practical Nurse Examiners, LR 3:197 (April 1977), amended LR 10:339 (A…

A. Individual files shall be maintained for each student officially enrolled and shall contain: 1. application; 2. admission test scores; 3. high school transcript; 4. health certification; 5. progress reports; 6. student-instructor conference reports; 7. course of study: theory …

A. Verification of a registered nurse or advanced practice registered nurse license only requires the correct spelling of the name of the licensee. B. Before employing a person as a registered nurse and/or advanced practice registered nurse, current licensure must be verified by …

A. Any person whose license has been revoked, suspended, denied, or otherwise disciplined by the board shall have the right to have the proceedings of the board reviewed by the court having jurisdiction over the board, provided that such appeal is made within 30 days after the wr…

A. Initial Approval 1. Initial approval shall be granted to institutions having received board approval for the establishment of a program in practical nursing and shall be limited to two years or until the first class has written the practical nursing licensure examination appro…

A. The director of a program shall advise the board in writing of the decision to close a program of practical nursing including a written plan for the termination for board approval. B. 1. Voluntary discontinuation may be accomplished by: a. closing the program gradually by disc…

A. If the stipulations of provisional accreditation or initial approval have not been met, withdrawal of accreditation or approval shall be considered by the board. B. If the board's findings warrant withdrawal of accreditation/approval or closure, only those students presently e…

A. A person applying for a license to practice as a practical nurse in the state of Louisiana shall: 1. be of good moral character; 2. successfully complete an education program for practical nurses at a program approved by the board or successfully complete an education program …

A. Licensure by Examination. An applicant for licensure by examination shall: 1. meet the requirements for qualification; 2. be permitted to write the examination up to four times within a period of two years from the date of being made eligible, but no later than three years fro…

A. Inactive and Emeritus/Emerita License 1. A licensee who is retiring from practice shall send a written notice to the board. Upon receipt of this notice the board shall place the name of the licensee upon an inactive list. While on this list, the licensee shall not be subject t…

A. A licensee requesting a name change on the license form shall forward a request to the board accompanied by a certified and true copy of a legal document. Licensees shall sign all practice related documents legibly using the name printed on the license. Notes La. Admin. Code t…

A. A licensee with a change of address shall immediately notify the board office. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § XLVII-1711 Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Board of Practical Nurse Examiners, LR 3:200 (April 1977), amended LR 10:342 (April 1984). A…

A. An employer requesting verification of a practical nurse's license shall submit the request in writing to the board accompanied by the required fee. B. A licensee requesting verification of lost/stolen/never received license shall obtain a "verification of renewal" form from t…

A. Fees 1. license by examination $125 2. License by endorsement $ 60 3. Duplicate license $ 30 4. Renewal of license $ 60 5. reinstatement of license which has been suspended, or which has lapsed by nonrenewal $200 6. Duplicate renewal $ 20 7. Delinquency fee in addition to rene…

A. A temporary permit to practice as a practical nurse in Louisiana may be issued to graduates of board approved or accredited practical nursing programs in Louisiana as follows. 1. The application for licensure by examination must be completed and submitted with the appropriate …