Professions and Occupationss

Active licensure means the practice of nursing as defined in Miss. Code Ann. Section 73-15-5(2) and (5). Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2810-4.4 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-15-17 (1972, as amended).

Inactive licensure means the state of licensure granted at the discretion of the board to persons not engaged in the active practice of nursing but desiring to maintain licensure. A. Any person practicing as a RN or LPN during the time the nurse holds inactive licensure shall be …

A. Any person practicing as a RN or LPN during the time the license has lapsed shall be considered to be practicing illegally and is subject to disciplinary action by the board. B. Any RN or LPN who allows the license to lapse by failing to renew the license as provided above may…

A. Any RN or LPN applying for a license (including endorsement), renewal of an active license, reinstatement of a lapsed license or change from inactive to active status must submit evidence of continuing basic nursing competencies when such nurse has not practiced nursing for co…

A. The licensee shall supply evidence of name change, i.e., copies of court records, marriage certificate, etc., in order for any official change to be made on records. B. The licensee shall keep the board informed in writing as to change in address. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2810-…

A. The licensee shall report any lost or stolen license, temporary permit, or certification card with complete identifying information. B. Upon receipt of information surrounding the loss or theft of the license, temporary permit, or certification card and receipt of required fee…

The board may issue disaster relief permits to an individual to practice as a registered nurse, advance practice nurse, or licensed practical nurse to provide gratuitous nursing service in the state of Mississippi during a public health emergency, and for such periods thereafter …

A disaster relief permit may be issued upon such terms, conditions, limitations or restrictions as to time, place, nature, and scope of practice as determined by the board. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2810-5.2 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-15-17 (1972, as amended).

A disaster relief permit will be valid for sixty (60) days from the date of issuance and may be extended for additional sixty (60) day periods as determined appropriate and necessary by the board, deemed necessary or appropriate to its responsibilities under law. Notes 30 Miss. C…

A disaster relief permit shall be recalled if allegations of acts or omissions which constitute grounds for disciplinary action as defined in Miss. Code Ann. Section 73-15-29. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2810-5.4 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-15-17 (1972, as amended).

The board, pursuant to the Miss. Code Ann. Section 75-74-8, may issue a ninety (90) day temporary license to practice nursing at a youth camp to qualified applicants upon receipt of a completed application and fee. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2810-6.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-15-17 (1972…

A fee as established by Miss. Code Ann. Section 97-19-5 shall be assessed to any individual who presents a check that is later dishonored by the bank. Payment shall be made by certified check or money order within fifteen (15) days of notification by certified mail of the returne…

Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2815-1.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-15-17 (1972, as amended). Adopted 1/1/2018 Amended 8/22/2019 Repealed 9/16/2021

Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2815-1.2 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-15-17 (1972, as amended). Adopted 1/1/2018 Amended 8/22/2019 Repealed 9/16/2021

Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2815-1.3 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-15-17 (1972, as amended). Adopted 1/1/2018 Amended 8/22/2019 Repealed 9/16/2021

Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2815-1.4 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-15-17 (1972, as amended). Adopted 1/1/2018 Amended 8/22/2019 Repealed 9/16/2021

Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2815-1.5 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-15-17 (1972, as amended). Adopted 1/1/2018 Amended 8/22/2019 Repealed 9/16/2021

Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2815-1.6 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-15-17 (1972, as amended). Adopted 1/1/2018 Amended 8/22/2019 Repealed 9/16/2021

Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2815-1.7 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-15-17 (1972, as amended). Adopted 1/1/2018 Amended 8/22/2019 Repealed 9/16/2021

The board shall have power to deny, revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew any license or permit to practice nursing issued by the board or applied for in accordance with the provision of this act, including the power to fine said individual, upon proof that such person has violated…

Unprofessional conduct shall include but not be limited to the following: A. Conviction of a felony within the past five (5) years; B. Filing false, forged or altered documents when applying for a license; C. Misrepresentation, deception or failure to disclose information as requ…

The board may administratively sanction and impose fines for any of the following: A. Failing to timely renew a nursing license while continuing to practice nursing or engage in activities or duties related to nursing. B. Failing to notify the board through the gateway within thi…

The following Rules of Procedure apply to all Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), and all other persons under jurisdiction of the Mississippi Board of Nursing. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2825-1.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 7…

Appeals from any decision of a Board Hearing Panel shall be made to the Full Membership of the Board, pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. Section 73-15-31, except as set forth in Miss. Code Ann. Sections 93-11-153, 93-11-163, and 37-101-291. A. Procedures for Appeal of Board Hearing Pane…

An appeal from a decision of the Full Membership of the Board revoking, suspending, or otherwise disciplining Respondent/Appellant be in accordance with Miss. Code Ann. Section 73-15-31 (10) and local Chancery Court Rules in the county in which Respondent/Appellant resides. Notes…

A. The nurse whose Mississippi nursing license or privilege to practice has been revoked, surrendered, or suspended may petition the Board for restoration of said license or privilege.1) Application for restoration of a revoked, surrendered, or suspended Mississippi nursing licen…

For Part 2825, Chapter 1 only, the following terms have the meanings indicated: A. Allegation: a claim or accusation of a violation of the Mississippi Nursing Practice Law and/or the laws, rules and regulations governing the practice of nursing. B. Appellant: a Respondent who mak…

A. All complaints made to the board will be investigated. A case may be dismissed without further investigation based on a determination of either:1) Lack of jurisdiction; or 2) No violation of the Mississippi Nursing Practice Law and/or the laws, rules and regulations governing …

A. Upon completion of the formal investigation, the Case Review Committee shall determine whether there is reasonable cause to believe that a violation exists of the Mississippi Nursing Practice Law and/or the laws, rules and regulations governing the practice of nursing.1) Upon …

A. At any time, any matter before the Board may be resolved through informal proceedings by stipulation, agreed settlement proposal, or agreed order of dismissal. Any agreed settlement proposal must be approved by the Board Hearing Panel upon a majority vote of those qualified to…

A. If an allegation is not resolved informally or the Board determines that an allegation warrants the issuance of a Formal Complaint, Board staff may commence disciplinary proceedings by issuing a Formal Complaint. Electronic signatures shall be permissible on a Formal Complaint…

A. Continuances. 1) Hearings shall be held before the Board Hearing Panel at the time and place designated in the Formal Complaint and Notice of Hearing unless the Board grants a continuance. (a) A motion for a continuance must be filed with the Board at least ten (10) days prior…

A. Formal Hearings are conducted pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. Section 73-15-31 before a Board Hearing Panel that consists of three (3) Board members, an alternate Board member, and a representative of the Mississippi Attorney General's Office who serves as the Hearing Officer for …

A. The procedural requirements enumerated in Rules 1.1 through 1.11 shall also apply to an appeal of an Administrative Denial of Licensure put forth by any applicant for licensure as a RN, LPN, or APRN. B. Any applicant who wishes to appeal an Administrative Denial of Licensure s…

Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2825-2.1 Miss. Code Ann. §§ 73-15-17, 73-77-7 (1972, as amended). Adopted 9/16/2021

Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2825-2.2 Miss. Code Ann. §§ 73-15-17, 73-77-7 (1972, as amended). Adopted 9/16/2021

Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2825-2.3 Miss. Code Ann. §§ 73-15-17, 73-77-7 (1972, as amended). Adopted 9/16/2021

For 2826 only, the following terms have the meanings indicated: A. Alternative Program: A confidential and non-disciplinary program for eligible nurse applicants designed to promote early identification of substance use/abuse and/or mental health issues; removal from nursing prac…

A. Upon entry into the MnVP, the nurse applicant agrees to cease the practice of nursing until the employer acknowledgment form is approved by MnVP staff. B. In order to ensure patient safety, the nurse applicant's practice must be monitored through the following: 1) The nurse ap…

A nurse applicant successfully completes the MnVP when the MnVP staff finds the nurse applicant has complied with all terms and conditions of the program as specified in Part 2826. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2826-1.11 Miss. Code Ann. §§ 73-15-17, 73-15-29(2)(5) (1972, as amended). A…

Participation in the MnVP may be terminated for any of the following reasons: A. The nurse applicant fails to comply with any of the terms and conditions of the program specified in Part 2826. B. The nurse applicant fails to comply with any provision of the nurse applicant's moni…

The MnVP shall have the following functions and responsibilities: A. Protect the public while monitoring the nurse to assure safe practice. B. Encourage early identification of substance use/abuse and/or mental health issues, entry into treatment and entry into a monitoring agree…

An individual may be admitted to the MnVP if the individual meets the following eligibility criteria: A. Is an APRN, RN, or LPN in the State of Mississippi in good standing or is eligible for a license in the State of Mississippi. B. Requests admission in writing. C. Admits to su…

A. An individual seeking admission into the MnVP shall initially be screened by MnVP staff to determine the individual's motivations for entering the alternative program, whether the individual meets admission requirements, and whether the individual is willing to participate. B.…

A. The MnVP shall have a written monitoring agreement which the nurse applicant must voluntarily sign upon entering the program. Each monitoring agreement shall bear the signature of the nurse applicant participating in the MnVP and the MnVP manager or the designated MnVP represe…

The nurse applicant must: A. Attend three (3) peer support meetings per week and submit documentation to the MnVP at least monthly. B. Maintain an active and consistent relationship with a sponsor. All active sponsorships require quarterly reports be submitted to MnVP. C. Select …

A. The nurse applicant shall limit nursing practice to the State of Mississippi. Permission to work in any other state requires written approval from the MnVP and from the Board of Nursing in the other state where additional licensure is being sought. B. If licensed in another st…