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RI Gen L § 5-34-34 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-34 - Nurses|Section 5-34-34 - Immunity from liability for gratuitous emergency assistance.

§ 5-34-34. Immunity from liability for gratuitous emergency assistance.No person licensed under the provision of this chapter or members of the same professions licensed to practice in other states of the United States who voluntarily and gratuitously and, other than in the ordinary course of his or her employment or practice, renders emergency medical assistance to a person in need is liable for civil damages for any personal injuries that result from acts or omissions by those persons in rendering the emergency care that may constitute ordinary negligence. The immunity granted by this section does not apply to acts or omissions constituting gross, willful, or wanton negligence or when the medical assistance is rendered at any hospital, doctor's office, or clinic where those services are normally rendered.History of Section.P.L. 1982, ch. 328, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-34-35 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-34 - Nurses|Section 5-34-35 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-34-35. [Repealed.]History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 162, § 2; P.L. 2003, ch. 125, § 2; P.L. 2003, ch. 138, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 83, § 3, effective June 17, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 93, § 3, effective June 17, 2013.
RI Gen L § 5-34-36 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-34 - Nurses|Section 5-34-36 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-34-36. [Repealed.]History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 162, § 2; P.L. 1998, ch. 48, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 83, § 3, effective June 17, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 93, § 3, effective June 17, 2013.
RI Gen L § 5-34-37 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-34 - Nurses|Section 5-34-37 - Application fee for certified registered nurse practitioners.

§ 5-34-37. Application fee for certified registered nurse practitioners.The initial application fee for licensure as a certified registered nurse practitioner, the renewal fee for a certified registered nurse practitioner, and the fee for application for prescriptive privileges shall be as set forth in § 23-1-54.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 162, § 2; P.L. 1993, ch. 138, art. 71, § 14; P.L. 2001, ch. 77, art. 14, § 9; P.L. 2007, ch. 73, art. 39, § 7; P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 9, § 8.
RI Gen L § 5-34-38 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-34 - Nurses|Section 5-34-38 - Right to use certified registered nurse practitioner title.

§ 5-34-38. Right to use certified registered nurse practitioner title.Any person who holds a license to practice as a certified registered nurse practitioner in this state has the right to use the title certified registered nurse practitioner and use the abbreviation "R.N.P.." No other person may assume that title or use that abbreviation or any other words or letters, signs, figures, or devices to indicate that the person using it is a certified registered nurse practitioner.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 162, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-34-39 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-34 - Nurses|Section 5-34-39 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-34-39. [Repealed.]History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 162, § 2; P.L. 1991, ch. 210, § 1; P.L. 1994, ch. 186, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 429, § 1; P.L. 2003, ch. 125, § 2; P.L. 2003, ch. 138, § 2; P.L. 2008, ch. 124, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 186, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 83, § 3, effective June 17, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 93, § 3, effective June 17, 2013.
RI Gen L § 5-34-40 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-34 - Nurses|Section 5-34-40 - Advanced practice nurse advisory committee.

§ 5-34-40. Advanced practice nurse advisory committee.(a) The seven-member (7) committee consists of two (2) certified nurse practitioners, two (2) certified registered nurse anesthetists, two (2) certified clinical nurse specialists, and one consumer. The director of health shall appoint the committee. In making appointments to the committee, the director shall consider persons recommended by professional nurse organizations and professional medical associations. The professional members of the committee shall be currently engaged in practice. The consumer members shall be: (1) Knowledgeable in consumer health concerns; (2) A resident of the state; (3) Not licensed as a healthcare practitioner; (4) Not a parent, spouse, sibling, or child of a person licensed as a healthcare practitioner and not a student in a professional program; (5) Not having a direct financial interest in healthcare services; and (6) Not a member or an employee of any board of control of any public or private healthcare service.(b) Each member appointment shall be for three (3) years, with no member serving more than two (2) consecutive, three-year (3) terms, except that in making the initial appointments, the director designates: four (4) members for a term of two (2) years; three (3) members for a term of three (3) years; and the consumer members for three-year (3) terms.(c) This committee must meet not fewer than two (2) times per year. The committee has the following functions:(1) To assess advanced nursing practice for the purpose of improving patient care.(c) (2) (i) To review all complaints regarding advanced practice nurses and recommend any and all disciplinary or corrective action that it deems appropriate, including revocation and suspension of license upon proof that an advanced practice nurse has:(A) Aided or abetted an uncertified person to practice as an advanced practice nurse;(B) Become addicted to the use of liquor or controlled substances;(C) Negligently, willfully, or intentionally acted in a manner inconsistent with the health and safety of persons entrusted to his or her care;(D) Had his or her authorization to practice as an advanced practice nurse denied, revoked, or suspended in another state;(E) Engaged in the performance of medical functions beyond the scope of practice authorized by the provisions of this chapter;(F) Willfully failed to file or record medical records and reports;(G) Mental incompetence; or(H) Willfully failed to maintain standards established by the nursing profession.(ii) The recommendation shall be submitted to the board of nursing for implementation.(3) To advise periodically the board of nurse registration and nursing education regarding advanced nurse practice.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 162, § 2; P.L. 2003, ch. 125, § 2; P.L. 2003, ch. 138, § 2; P.L. 2004, ch. 151, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 164, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 83, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 93, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 528, § 3.
RI Gen L § 5-34-40.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-34 - Nurses|Section 5-34-40.1 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-34-40.1. [Repealed.]History of Section.P.L. 2003, ch. 125, § 3; P.L. 2003, ch. 138, § 3; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 83, § 3, effective June 17, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 93, § 3, effective June 17, 2013.
RI Gen L § 5-34-40.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-34 - Nurses|Section 5-34-40.2 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-34-40.2. [Repealed.]History of Section.P.L. 2003, ch. 125, § 3; P.L. 2003, ch. 138, § 3; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 83, § 3, effective June 17, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 93, § 3, effective June 17, 2013.
RI Gen L § 5-34-40.3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-34 - Nurses|Section 5-34-40.3 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-34-40.3. [Repealed.]History of Section.P.L. 2003, ch. 125, § 3; P.L. 2003, ch. 138, § 3; P.L. 2007, ch. 73, art. 39, § 7; P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 9, § 8; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 83, § 3, effective June 17, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 93, § 3, effective June 17, 2013.
RI Gen L § 5-34-40.4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-34 - Nurses|Section 5-34-40.4 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-34-40.4. [Repealed.]History of Section.P.L. 2003, ch. 125, § 3; P.L. 2003, ch. 138, § 3; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 83, § 3, effective June 17, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 93, § 3, effective June 17, 2013.
RI Gen L § 5-34-41 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-34 - Nurses|Section 5-34-41 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-34-41. [Repealed.]History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 261, § 2; P.L. 2003, ch. 125, § 2; P.L. 2003, ch. 138, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 83, § 3, effective June 17, 2013; P.L. 2013, ch. 93, § 3, effective June 17, 2013.
RI Gen L § 5-34-42 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-34 - Nurses|Section 5-34-42 - Global signature authority of certified registered nurse practitioners.

§ 5-34-42. Global signature authority of certified registered nurse practitioners.Whenever any provision of the general or public law or regulation requires a signature, certification, stamp, verification, affidavit, or endorsement by a physician, it shall be deemed to include a signature, certification, stamp, verification, affidavit, or endorsement by a certified registered nurse practitioner; provided, however, that nothing in this section shall be construed to expand the scope of practice of nurse practitioners.History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 130, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 156, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-34-43 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-34 - Nurses|Section 5-34-43 - Criminal records review.

§ 5-34-43. Criminal records review.(a) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary contained in any general or public law, rule, or regulation, any person seeking a license to practice under this chapter, or who is previously licensed and authorized to practice under this chapter and is seeking employment, shall undergo a federal and statewide criminal background check (BCI) that shall be processed prior to receiving a license to practice or to enter into employment.(b) The applicant shall apply to the bureau of criminal identification for a national criminal records check that shall include fingerprints submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Upon the discovery of any disqualifying information, the bureau of criminal identification will inform the applicant in writing of the nature of the disqualifying information and, without disclosing the nature of the disqualifying information, will notify the licensing agency or the potential employer in writing that disqualifying information has been discovered.(c) The applicant against whom disqualifying information has been found may request that a copy of the criminal background report be sent to the licensing agency or the potential employer. The licensing agency or the potential employer shall make a judgment regarding the issuing of a license.(d) In those situations in which no disqualifying information has been found, the bureau of criminal identification shall inform the applicant and the licensing agency or the potential employer in writing of this fact.(e) It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to pay for the criminal records check.History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 238, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 266, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 528, § 3.
RI Gen L § 5-34-44 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-34 - Nurses|Section 5-34-44 - Advanced practice registered nurses as independent practitioners.

§ 5-34-44. Advanced practice registered nurses as independent practitioners.APRNs are licensed, independent practitioners within standards established or recognized by the board of nursing. Each APRN is accountable to patients, the nursing profession, and the board of nursing for:(1) Complying with the requirements of this chapter and the quality of advanced nursing care rendered;(2) Recognizing limits of knowledge and experience;(3) Planning for the management of situations beyond the APRN's expertise;(4) Consulting with or referring patients to other licensed healthcare providers as appropriate.(5) In the case of CRNAs, complying with the requirements of chapter 34.2 of this title, including § 5-34.2-5(b) regarding scope of practice. In the case of any conflict between this chapter and chapter 34.2 of this title with regard to the licensure and practice of CRNAs, chapter 34.2 of this title shall control.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 83, § 2; P.L. 2013, ch. 93, § 2; P.L. 2014, ch. 528, § 3.
RI Gen L § 5-34-46 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-34 - Nurses|Section 5-34-46 - Status of current licensees.

§ 5-34-46. Status of current licensees.(a) Any person holding a license to practice nursing as a certified nurse practitioner, psychiatric clinical nurse specialist, or certified registered nurse anesthetist, as defined in this chapter and chapter 34.2 of this title, in this state that is valid upon passage of this chapter shall be deemed to be licensed as an APRN, with his or her current privileges and shall be eligible for renewal of such license as defined under the provisions of this chapter and chapter 34.2 of this title.(b) Any person holding a valid license to practice nursing having graduated from an accredited course of study, actively practicing in an advanced role, and holding a national certification related to his or her current practice setting as of the effective date of this act, as defined in this chapter or chapter 34.2 of this title, shall be deemed to be eligible for an APRN license.(c) After August 1, 2013, all new applicants for APRN licensure must meet the stipulated licensure requirements as stated in this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 83, § 2; P.L. 2013, ch. 93, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 308, art. 1, § 14.
RI Gen L § 5-34-47 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-34 - Nurses|Section 5-34-47 - Titles and abbreviations.

§ 5-34-47. Titles and abbreviations.(a) Only those persons who hold a license or privilege to practice as advanced practice registered nurses in this state shall have the right to use the title "advanced practice registered nurse" and the roles of "certified registered nurse anesthetist," "clinical nurse specialist," and "certified nurse practitioner"; and the abbreviations "APRN," "CRNA," "CNS," and "CNP" respectively.(b) The abbreviation for the APRN designation of a certified registered nurse anesthetist, a clinical nurse specialist, and for a certified nurse practitioner will be APRN, plus the role title, i.e., CRNA, CNS, and CNP.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 83, § 2; P.L. 2013, ch. 93, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-34-48 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-34 - Nurses|Section 5-34-48 - APRN education programs.

§ 5-34-48. APRN education programs.(a) The standards for the establishment and outcomes of APRN education programs, including clinical learning experiences, shall be set by APRN national accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.(b) Compliance with the standards for the APRN program will be evidenced by official certification of accreditation by the appropriate national accrediting agency, a copy of which shall be submitted to the Board of Nursing. The Board of Nursing will act as the sole custodian of record for any and all documentation used to demonstrate such certification by the appropriate national accrediting agency.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 83, § 2; P.L. 2013, ch. 93, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-34-49 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-34 - Nurses|Section 5-34-49 - Prescriptive authority.

§ 5-34-49. Prescriptive authority.(a) The board of nursing shall grant prescribing, ordering, dispensing, and furnishing authority.(b) An APRN licensed by the board of nursing may prescribe, order, procure, administer, dispense, and furnish over-the-counter, legend, and controlled substances pursuant to applicable state and federal laws, when the APRN has completed an educational program as described in this chapter that includes courses in pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment and is within the APRN's role and population focus.(c) Prescribing, ordering, dispensing, and furnishing shall include the authority to:(1) Diagnose, prescribe, and institute therapy or referrals of patients to healthcare agencies, healthcare providers, and community resources;(2) Prescribe, procure, administer, dispense, and furnish pharmacological agents, including over-the-counter, legend, and controlled substances; and(3) Plan and initiate a therapeutic regimen that includes ordering and prescribing non-pharmacological interventions, including, but not limited to, durable medical equipment, medical devices, nutrition, blood and blood products, and diagnostic and supportive services including, but not limited to, home health care, hospice, and physical and occupational therapy.(d) Prescriptive privileges for the certified nurse practitioner shall include all the authority under the APRN license including:(1) Prescription of legend medications and prescription of controlled substances from Schedules II, III, IV, and V that are established in regulation; and(2) May be certified to prescribe controlled substances from Schedule I.(e) Prescriptive privileges for APRNs with the population focus of psychiatric/mental health:(1) Shall include prescription of certain psychotropic and certain legend medications, controlled substances from Schedule II classified as stimulants, and controlled substances from Schedule III and IV that are prescribed in regulations;(2) Shall not include controlled substances from Schedules I, II, and V and those certain legend medications not included in subsection (e)(1).(f) CRNAs may be granted prescriptive privileges in accordance with the provisions of chapter 34.2 of this title.(g) Prescriptive privileges for certified clinical nurse specialist shall include:(1) Diagnosing, prescribing, and instituting therapy or referrals of patients to healthcare agencies, healthcare providers, and community resources; and(2) Planning and initiating a therapeutic regimen that includes ordering and prescribing non-pharmacological interventions, including, but not limited to, durable medical equipment, medical devices, nutrition, blood and blood products, and diagnostic and supportive services including, but not limited to, home health care, hospice, and physical and occupational therapy; and(3) Prescription of over-the-counter medications within their population foci.History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 83, § 2; P.L. 2013, ch. 93, § 2.
RI Gen L § 5-34.1-1 - 5-34.1-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-34.1 - Nursing Pools|Section 5-34.1-1 - 5-34.1-10 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-34.1-1 — 5-34.1-10. [Repealed.]
RI Gen L § 5-34.2-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-34.2 - Nurse Anesthetists|Section 5-34.2-1 - Scope.

§ 5-34.2-1. Scope.The provisions of this chapter shall govern the licensure requirements and practice standards for nurse anesthetists practicing in the state.History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 265, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 435, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-34.2-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-34.2 - Nurse Anesthetists|Section 5-34.2-2 - Definitions.

§ 5-34.2-2. Definitions.(a) "Board" means the board of nurse registration and nurse education established in § 5-34-4.(b) "Certified registered nurse anesthetist" (CRNA) means a registered nurse who has successfully met the requirements stated in this chapter.(c) "Practice of certified registered nurse anesthesia" means providing certain healthcare services in collaboration with anesthesiologists, licensed physicians, or licensed dentists in accordance with § 5-31.1-1(17) which requires substantial specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill related to the administration of anesthesia, including preoperative and postoperative assessment of patients; administering anesthetics; monitoring patients during anesthesia; management of fluid in intravenous therapy; and management of respiratory care. It also includes, in connection with the immediate perioperative care of a patient, the ability to issue a medication order for drugs or medications to be administered by a licensed, certified, or registered healthcare provider; to order and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic test results and perform point-of-care testing that the CRNA is qualified to perform; and order and evaluate radiographic imaging studies that the CRNA is qualified to order and interpret. For the purposes of this section, the immediate perioperative care of a patient shall be defined as the period commencing on the day prior to surgery and ending upon discharge of the patient from post-anesthesia care. CRNAs shall comply with the requirements set forth in this chapter, including § 5-34.2-5(b) regarding scope of practice, and the requirements set forth in chapter 34 of this title, as applicable. In the case of any conflict between this chapter and chapter 34 of this title with regard to the licensure and practice of CRNAs, this chapter shall control.History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 265, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 435, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 410, § 3; P.L. 2013, ch. 83, § 4; P.L. 2013, ch. 93, § 4.
RI Gen L § 5-34.2-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-34.2 - Nurse Anesthetists|Section 5-34.2-3 - Requirements for licensure of the nurse anesthetist.

§ 5-34.2-3. Requirements for licensure of the nurse anesthetist.Requirements for licensure as a nurse anesthetist shall consist of the following:(1) Current licensure as a professional registered nurse in the state; and(2) Graduation from an educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs or its predecessors or successors, and that has as its objective preparation of nurses to practice nurse anesthesia; and(3) Initial certification by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists and Recertification, as applicable by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists or their predecessors or successors.(4) [Deleted by P.L. 2013, ch. 83, § 4 and P.L. 2013, ch. 93, § 4].(5) The requirements stated in subsections (2) and (3) of this section do not apply to a professional registered nurse who practices nursing in accordance with the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act, chapter 34 of this title, and who is enrolled as a bona fide student in an accredited nurse anesthesia program providing nurse anesthesia under the supervision of a certified registered nurse anesthetist or anesthesiologist.(6) Beginning July 21, 1992, all nurse anesthetists shall be afforded the same period of time to become licensed. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, no person practicing as a nurse anesthetist in Rhode Island on July 1, 1991, shall be required to obtain proper certification under this chapter. However, as required by subsection (3) of this section, persons who become certified under this section shall become recertified as applicable.History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 265, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 435, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 200, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 83, § 4; P.L. 2013, ch. 93, § 4; P.L. 2019, ch. 178, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 212, § 1.