Mississippi Administrative Code

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 Adopted 1/1/2018 Amended 8/22/2019 Repealed 9/16/2021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 Adopted 1/1/2018 Amended 8/22/2019 Repealed 9/16/2021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A. The nurse whose Mississippi nursing license or privilege to practice has been revoked, surrendered, or suspended may petition the Board for restoration of said license or privilege.1) Application for restoration of a revoked, surrendered, or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…

A. The monitoring agreement shall provide that the nurse applicant shall: 1) Notify the MnVP staff within forty-eight (48) hours if nurse applicant has a disciplinary meeting or employment counseling with employer. 2) Notify the MnVP staff within forty-eight (48) hours of any cha…

A. Treatment programs that meet the standards set forth in this rule shall be approved by the MnVP staff for use by nurse applicants. B. The minimum standards for approved treatment providers include:1) Licensure by the state of Mississippi. 2) A geographically convenient locatio…

The RN shall be responsible and accountable for: A. Making decisions that are based upon knowledge, competency, experience, and the use of the nursing process. B. Knowledge of and compliance with the laws and regulations governing the practice of nursing in Mississippi. C. Practi…

The RN shall be held accountable for the quality of nursing care given to patients. This includes: A. Providing for nursing leadership in the planning for and provision of nursing care to patients for whom responsibility has been accepted. B. Giving individualized nursing care an…

The RN shall be held accountable for the quality of nursing care given by self or others being supervised. The registered nurse: A. May: 1) Assign specific nursing duties and/or patient treatments to other qualified personnel based on educational preparation, experience, knowledg…

The RN shall be responsible and accountable for communicating patient response to nursing interventions to other members of the health team. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2830-1.4 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-15-17 (1972, as amended). Amended 10/8/2017 Amended 9/22/2019

The LPN gives nursing care, which does not require the specialized skill, judgment, and knowledge required of a RN, under the direction of the RN, advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), licensed physician or licensed dentist. The LPN shall not be supervised by unlicensed pers…

The LPN shall be responsible and accountable for: A. Knowledge of and compliance with the laws and regulations governing the practice of nursing in the State of Mississippi. B. Practicing within the scope of practice as established by the Board and according to generally accepted…

The LPN performs the following functions in any area of the health care setting: Assist the RN in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care by: A. Respecting the rights of the patient which includes but is not limited to: 1) Conducting practice without discrimi…

A. The LPN performing IV therapy must have successfully completed education and training provided by an IV therapy integrated accredited nursing program or Board-approved IV therapy course. B. Evidence of education and training must be documented via official transcript and acces…

A. The LPN performing hemodialysis must have successfully completed education and training certified by the Mississippi State Department of Health and licensed as a dialysis unit, consisting of both theory and clinical for hemodialysis. B. The LPN that has never completed a hemod…

A. LPNs may assume "charge nurse" responsibilities in long-term units if RN supervision is available at all times for consultation. B. An LPN functioning as a "charge nurse" does not assume supervisory responsibilities over other nurses; rather, the LPN assumes additional adminis…

The LPN shall not function in a supervisory capacity over other licensed nurses. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2830-2.7 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-15-17 (1972, as amended). Adopted 10/8/2017 Amended 9/22/2019

Any person substantially affected by a statute, rule or order may petition the board for a declaratory ruling/position statement with respect to the validity of a rule or the applicability to any person, property or state of facts of any rule or statute enforceable by it or with …

A. Administer: "Administer" shall have the same meaning as set forth in Miss. Code Ann. Section 41-29-105, unless the context otherwise requires. B. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN): Any person currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse in Mississippi or curren…

A. Initial State Certification. Prior to Board certification allowing the RN to practice as an APRN, the RN must: 1) Be currently licensed as a RN in Mississippi or currently licensed to practice as registered nurse under the Nurse Licensure Compact with a multistate licensure pr…

A. The APRN may not practice at a site until the APRN has satisfied the monitored practice hours requirement. 1) Monitored practice hour means an hour practiced as an APRN with a qualifying provider. (a) A qualifying provider includes: 1. Licensed physician, 2. Licensed dentist, …