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IN Code § 25-23-1-19.4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-19.4. Advanced Practice Nurse Collaboration With Licensed Practitioner; Privileges; Supervisory Rights and Responsibilities

Sec. 19.4. (a) This section does not apply to certified registered nurse anesthetists.(b) As used in this section, "practitioner" has the meaning set forth in IC 16-42-19-5. However, the term does not include the following:(1) A veterinarian.(2) An advanced practice registered nurse.(3) A physician assistant.(c) An advanced practice registered nurse shall operate:(1) in collaboration with a licensed practitioner as evidenced by a practice agreement;(2) by privileges granted by the governing board of a hospital licensed under IC 16-21 with the advice of the medical staff of the hospital that sets forth the manner in which an advanced practice registered nurse and a licensed practitioner will cooperate, coordinate, and consult with each other in the provision of health care to their patients; or(3) by privileges granted by the governing body of a hospital operated under IC 12-24-1 that sets forth the manner in which an advanced practice registered nurse and a licensed practitioner will cooperate, coordinate, and consult with each other in the provision of health care to their patients.(d) This subsection applies for purposes of the Medicaid program to an advanced practice registered nurse who:(1) is licensed pursuant to IC 25-23-1-19.5; and(2) has been educated and trained to work with patients with addiction and mental health needs.An advanced practice registered nurse who meets the requirements of this subsection has all of the supervisory rights and responsibilities, including prior authorization, that are available to a licensed physician or a health service provider in psychology (HSPP) operating in a community mental health center certified under IC 12-21-2-3(5)(C).(e) Before January 1, 2021, the office of the secretary shall apply to the United States Department of Health and Human Services for any state plan amendment necessary to implement subsection (d).As added by P.L.185-1993, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.105-2008, SEC.43; P.L.58-2014, SEC.8; P.L.35-2016, SEC.85; P.L.129-2018, SEC.30; P.L.127-2020, SEC.8.
IN Code § 25-23-1-19.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-19.5. Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Authority to Prescribe Drugs

Sec. 19.5. (a) This section does not apply to certified registered nurse anesthetists.(b) The board shall establish a program under which advanced practice registered nurses who meet the requirements established by the board are authorized to prescribe drugs, including controlled substances (as defined in IC 35-48-1-9) in accordance with IC 25-1-9.3.(c) The authority granted by the board under this section:(1) expires on October 31 of the odd-numbered year following the year the authority was granted or renewed; and(2) is subject to renewal indefinitely for successive periods of two (2) years.(d) The rules adopted under section 7 of this chapter concerning the authority of advanced practice registered nurses to prescribe drugs must do the following:(1) Require an advanced practice registered nurse or a prospective advanced practice registered nurse who seeks the authority to submit an application to the board.(2) Require an applicant to satisfy the following as a prerequisite to the initial granting of the authority:(A) Meet all the qualifications for licensure as a registered nurse under this article.(B) Successfully complete:(i) education requirements determined by the board to be appropriate to the advanced practice registered nurse's role; and(ii) a graduate level course in pharmacology providing at least two (2) semester hours of academic credit.(C) Either:(i) provide documentation, as requested by the board, that the applicant has graduated before December 31, 1997, from an advanced, organized formal education program appropriate to the practice and that is acceptable to the board; or(ii) complete a graduate, postgraduate, or doctoral advanced practice registered nurse program from an accredited college or university.(3) Establish requirements for an advanced practice registered nurse to comply with national certification or the certification's equivalence, including a portfolio equivalence, appropriate to the advance practice registered nurse's role.(4) Require, as a condition of the renewal of the authority, the completion by the advanced practice registered nurse of the continuing education requirements set out in section 19.7 of this chapter.As added by P.L.185-1993, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.83-2000, SEC.1; P.L.58-2014, SEC.9; P.L.129-2018, SEC.31; P.L.28-2019, SEC.13.
IN Code § 25-23-1-19.6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-19.6. Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Identification Numbers

Sec. 19.6. (a) When the board grants authority to an advanced practice registered nurse to prescribe legend drugs under this chapter, the board shall assign an identification number to the advanced practice registered nurse.(b) An advanced practice registered nurse who is granted authority by the board to prescribe legend drugs must do the following:(1) Enter on each prescription form that the advanced practice registered nurse uses to prescribe a legend drug:(A) the signature of the advanced practice registered nurse;(B) initials indicating the credentials awarded to the advanced practice registered nurse under this chapter; and(C) the identification number assigned to the advanced practice registered nurse under subsection (a).(2) Transmit the prescription in an electronic format for an electronically transmitted prescription.(3) Comply with all applicable state and federal laws concerning prescriptions for legend drugs, including the requirement to issue electronically transmitted prescriptions under IC 25-1-9.3.(c) An advanced practice registered nurse may be granted authority to prescribe legend drugs under this chapter only within the scope of practice of the advanced practice registered nurse and the scope of the licensed collaborating health practitioner.As added by P.L.185-1993, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.129-2018, SEC.32; P.L.28-2019, SEC.14.
IN Code § 25-23-1-19.7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-19.7. Renewal of Prescriptive Authority

Sec. 19.7. (a) This subsection applies to an applicant for renewal who has never received a renewal of prescriptive authority under section 19.5 of this chapter and whose prescriptive authority has never lapsed. If the applicant was initially granted prescriptive authority:(1) less than twelve (12) months before the expiration date of the prescriptive authority, no continuing education is required; or(2) at least twelve (12) months before the expiration date of the prescriptive authority, the applicant shall, subject to IC 25-1-4-3, attest to the board that the applicant has successfully completed at least fifteen (15) contact hours of continuing education. The hours must:(A) be completed after the prescriptive authority was granted and before the expiration of the prescriptive authority;(B) include at least four (4) contact hours of pharmacology; and(C) be approved by a nationally approved sponsor of continuing education for nurses, approved by the board, and listed by the Indiana professional licensing agency as approved hours.(b) This subsection applies to an applicant for renewal of prescriptive authority under section 19.5 of this chapter who is not described in subsection (a). The applicant shall, subject to IC 25-1-4-3, attest to the board that the applicant has successfully completed at least thirty (30) contact hours of continuing education. The hours must:(1) be completed within the two (2) years immediately preceding the renewal;(2) include at least eight (8) contact hours of pharmacology; and(3) be approved by a nationally approved sponsor of continuing education for nurses, be approved by the board, and be listed by the Indiana professional licensing agency as approved hours.(c) An applicant for renewal of prescriptive authority under this section must maintain national certification or certification equivalence, as required by section 19.5(d) of this chapter.As added by P.L.83-2000, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.269-2001, SEC.18; P.L.1-2006, SEC.452; P.L.129-2018, SEC.33.
IN Code § 25-23-1-19.9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-19.9. Inspect Program Report in Patient's Medical File

Sec. 19.9. (a) This section does not apply to certified registered nurse anesthetists.(b) An advanced practice registered nurse may include a report from the INSPECT program in a patient's medical file. Any disclosure or release of a patient's medical file must be in compliance with IC 25-26-24-19.As added by P.L.82-2016, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.129-2018, SEC.35; P.L.51-2019, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-23-1-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-20. Application for Nursing Education Program; Employment of Registered Nurses

Sec. 20. (a) Any institution which desires to conduct a nursing education program shall apply to the board and submit evidence that:(1) it is prepared to give a minimum curriculum of organized instruction and clinical experience in nursing in conformity to the provisions of this chapter and the rules of the board. Such instruction and experience may be secured in one (1) or more institutions or agencies approved by the board; and(2) it is prepared to meet other standards established by this chapter and by the board.(b) An institution that conducts a nursing education program may employ a person who:(1) is a registered nurse with a bachelor's degree in nursing; and(2) has at least three (3) years of experience in nursing in the previous six (6) years;to instruct nursing students on a part-time basis for the purpose of clinical instruction.Formerly: Acts 1949, c.159, s.20; Acts 1951, c.34, s.6. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.81; P.L.149-1987, SEC.63; P.L.177-2009, SEC.43.
IN Code § 25-23-1-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-21. Survey by Board; Approval; Surveys of Accredited Schools

Sec. 21. (a) A survey of the institution or institutions of which the nursing education program is a part and of institutions affiliating with the nursing education program shall be made by a designated representative of the board. The surveyor shall submit a written report of the survey to the board. If, in the opinion of the board, the requirements for an accredited school of nursing are met, it shall approve the school as an accredited school of nursing.(b) From time to time as considered necessary by the board, it shall be the duty of the board, through a designated representative of the board, to survey all nursing education programs in the state. Written reports of such surveys shall be submitted to the board. If the board determines that any accredited nursing education program is not maintaining the standards required by the statutes and by the board, notice in writing specifying the defect or defects shall be immediately given to the nursing education program. A nursing education program which fails to correct these conditions to the satisfaction of the board within a reasonable time shall be removed from the list of accredited nursing education programs.(c) The board may elect to utilize a nursing education program's accreditation by a national accrediting body approved by the board and the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation (COPA) as evidence that the program has met all or part of the required state standards and prescribed curricula for continuing accreditation of nursing education programs.Formerly: Acts 1949, c.159, s.21. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.172; P.L.149-1987, SEC.64; P.L.137-2021, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-23-1-21.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-21.5. Education Compliance Officer

Sec. 21.5. The board may hire an education compliance officer who reports directly to the director of the board to oversee and perform the educational duties required under this chapter.As added by P.L.74-2013, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-23-1-26 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-26. Duty of Attorney General

Sec. 26. It shall be the duty of the attorney-general to represent the board in any court in which an action may be filed for the review of an order of the board. The attorney-general may, at his discretion, call to his assistance in such action, the prosecuting attorney of the county in which such action is filed.Formerly: Acts 1949, c.159, s.26.
IN Code § 25-23-1-27 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-27. Violations; Penalty

Sec. 27. A person who:(1) sells or fraudulently obtains or furnishes any nursing diploma, license or record;(2) practices nursing under cover of any diploma or license or record illegally or fraudulently obtained or assigned or issued unlawfully or under fraudulent representation;(3) practices nursing as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse unless licensed to do so under this chapter or IC 25-42;(4) uses in connection with the person's name any designation tending to imply that the person is a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse unless licensed to practice under this chapter or IC 25-42;(5) practices nursing during the time the person's license issued under this chapter or IC 25-42 is suspended or revoked;(6) conducts a school of nursing or a program for the training of practical nurses unless the school or program has been accredited by the board; or(7) otherwise violates this chapter;commits a Class B misdemeanor.Formerly: Acts 1949, c.159, s.27; Acts 1974, P.L.119, SEC.4. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2543; Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.175; P.L.181-2002, SEC.9; P.L.1-2007, SEC.175; P.L.134-2008, SEC.32; P.L.156-2020, SEC.105.
IN Code § 25-23-1-27.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-27.1. Limitations on Application of Chapter; "Licensed Health Professional"

Sec. 27.1. (a) As used in this section, "licensed health professional" means:(1) a registered nurse;(2) a licensed practical nurse;(3) a physician with an unlimited license to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine;(4) a licensed dentist;(5) a licensed chiropractor;(6) a licensed optometrist;(7) a licensed pharmacist;(8) a licensed physical therapist;(9) a licensed psychologist;(10) a licensed podiatrist; or(11) a licensed speech-language pathologist or audiologist.(b) This chapter does not prohibit:(1) furnishing nursing assistance in an emergency;(2) the practice of nursing by any student enrolled in a board approved nursing education program where such practice is incidental to the student's program of study;(3) the practice of any nurse who is employed by the government of the United States or any of its bureaus, divisions, or agencies while in the discharge of the nurse's official duties;(4) the gratuitous care of sick, injured, or infirm individuals by friends or the family of that individual;(5) the care of the sick, injured, or infirm in the home for compensation if the person assists only:(A) with personal care;(B) in the administration of a domestic or family remedy; or(C) in the administration of a remedy that is ordered by a licensed health professional and that is within the scope of practice of the licensed health professional under Indiana law;(6) performance of tasks by persons who provide health care services which are delegated or ordered by licensed health professionals, if the delegated or ordered tasks do not exceed the scope of practice of the licensed health professionals under Indiana law;(7) a physician with an unlimited license to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine in Indiana, a licensed dentist, chiropractor, dental hygienist, optometrist, pharmacist, physical therapist, podiatrist, psychologist, speech-language pathologist, or audiologist from practicing the person's profession;(8) a school corporation or school employee from acting under IC 34-30-14;(9) a personal services attendant from providing authorized attendant care services under IC 12-10-17.1; or(10) an attendant who provides attendant care services (as defined in IC 16-18-2-28.5).As added by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.176. Amended by P.L.169-1985, SEC.78; P.L.149-1987, SEC.66; P.L.156-1988, SEC.2; P.L.255-2001, SEC.18; P.L.212-2005, SEC.21; P.L.141-2006, SEC.107.
IN Code § 25-23-1-27.2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-27.2. Injunction From Continuing Violation of Chapter; Punishment

Sec. 27.2. The attorney general, the board, the prosecuting attorney, or any citizen of any county in which a person violates this article may maintain an action in the name of the state to enjoin the person from continuing in violation of this article. A person who is enjoined and who violates an injunction shall be punished for contempt of court. An injunction issued under this section does not relieve a person from criminal prosecution but is in addition to any remedy provided under criminal law.As added by P.L.149-1987, SEC.67.
IN Code § 25-23-1-29 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-29. Practitioners of Church of Christ Scientist

Sec. 29. (a) This chapter does not apply to a nurse practicing in accordance with the practice and principles of the body known as the Church of Christ Scientist.(b) A sanitarium, nursing home, or rest home provided that it is listed and certified by the Commission for Accreditation of Christian Science Nursing Organizations/Facilities, Inc. does not have to comply with any rule adopted by the board, except a rule that concerns the following:(1) The sanitary and safe conditions of the premises.(2) The cleanliness of operation.(3) The physical equipment.(c) The chapter does not apply to a person if:(1) the person is licensed as a nurse in another jurisdiction;(2) the person is employed by an individual, an agency, or a legal business entity located in that jurisdiction;(3) the person's employment responsibilities include transporting a patient between jurisdictions;(4) no trip made by the person into Indiana for the purpose of transporting a patient lasts more than seventy-two (72) hours; and(5) the person does not make more than six (6) trips into Indiana for the purpose of transporting a patient during any twelve (12) month period.As added by P.L.187-1991, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-1992, SEC.132; P.L.185-1993, SEC.10; P.L.111-1996, SEC.3.
IN Code § 25-23-1-30 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-30. Administration of Anesthesia by Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Sec. 30. (a) A certified registered nurse anesthetist may administer anesthesia if the certified registered nurse anesthetist acts under the direction of and in the immediate presence of a physician.(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as requiring a certified registered nurse anesthetist to obtain prescriptive authority to administer anesthesia under subsection (a).As added by P.L.185-1993, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.177-2009, SEC.44.
IN Code § 25-23-1-31 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-31. Rehabilitation of Impaired Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse; Use of Information After Noncompliance

Sec. 31. (a) As used in this section, "impaired registered nurse or licensed practical nurse" means a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse who has been affected by the use or abuse of alcohol or other drugs.(b) The board shall assist in the rehabilitation of an impaired registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.(c) The board may do the following:(1) Enter into agreements, provide grants, and make other arrangements with statewide nonprofit professional associations, foundations, or other entities specifically devoted to the rehabilitation of impaired health care professionals to identify and assist impaired registered nurses and licensed practical nurses.(2) Accept and designate grants, public and private financial assistance, and licensure fees to fund programs under subdivision (1) to assist impaired registered nurses and licensed practical nurses.(d) Except as provided in subsection (f), all:(1) information furnished to a nonprofit professional association, foundation, or other entity specifically devoted to the rehabilitation of impaired health care professionals, including interviews, reports, statements, and memoranda; and(2) findings, conclusions, or recommendations that result from a proceeding of the professional association, foundation, or other entity specifically devoted to the rehabilitation of impaired health care professionals;are privileged and confidential.(e) The records of a proceeding under subsection (d) may be used only in the exercise of proper functions of the board, and may not become public records or subject to a subpoena or discovery proceeding.(f) Information received by the board from the board designated rehabilitation program for noncompliance by the registered nurse or licensed practical nurse may be used by the board in any disciplinary or criminal proceedings instituted against the impaired registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.(g) The board designated rehabilitation program shall:(1) immediately report to the board the name and results of any contact or investigation concerning an impaired registered nurse or licensed practical nurse who the program believes constitutes a certain, immediate, and impending danger to either the public or the impaired registered nurse or licensed practical nurse; and(2) in a timely fashion report to the board an impaired registered nurse or licensed practical nurse:(A) who refuses to cooperate with the program;(B) who refuses to submit to treatment; or(C) whose impairment is not substantially or significantly alleviated through treatment, as determined by accepted medical standards.As added by P.L.185-1993, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.243-1995, SEC.2; P.L.181-2002, SEC.10.
IN Code § 25-23-1-33 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-33. Professing to Be Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist; Use of Title

Sec. 33. (a) An individual may not:(1) profess to be a nurse practitioner; or(2) use the title "nurse practitioner";unless the individual is a nurse practitioner.(b) An individual may not:(1) profess to be a clinical nurse specialist; or(2) use the title "clinical nurse specialist";unless the individual is a clinical nurse specialist.As added by P.L.185-1993, SEC.13.