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IN Code § 25-22.5-17-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 22.5. Physicians|Chapter 17. Physician's Patient Information|25-22.5-17-1. Requirements of Employer if Physician Leaves Employment; Copy of Notice; Contact Information; Access to Patient Medical Records

Sec. 1. If a physician licensed under this article leaves the employment of an employer, the following apply:(1) The employer of the physician must provide the physician with a copy of any notice that:(A) concerns the physician's departure from the employer; and(B) was sent to any patient seen or treated by the physician during the two (2) year period preceding the termination of the physician's employment or the expiration of the physician's contract. However, the patient names and contact information must be redacted from the copy of the notice provided from the employer of the physician to the physician.(2) The physician's employer must, in good faith, provide the physician's last known or current contact and location information to a patient who:(A) requests updated contact and location information for the physician; and(B) was seen or treated by the physician during the two (2) year period preceding the termination of the physician's employment or the expiration of the physician's contract.(3) The physician's employer must provide the physician with:(A) access to; or(B) copies of;any medical record associated with a patient described in subdivision (1) or (2) upon receipt of the patient's consent.(4) The physician's employer may not provide patient medical records to a requesting physician in a format that materially differs from the format used to create or store the medical record during the routine or ordinary course of business, unless a different format is mutually agreed upon by the parties. Paper or portable document format copies of the medical records satisfy the formatting provisions of this chapter.As added by P.L.93-2020, SEC.9.
IN Code § 25-22.5-17-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 22.5. Physicians|Chapter 17. Physician's Patient Information|25-22.5-17-2. Reasonable Fee for Copying or Transferring Patient Medical Records

Sec. 2. A person or entity required to create, copy, or transfer a patient medical record for a reason specified in this chapter may charge a reasonable fee for the service as permitted under applicable state or federal law.As added by P.L.93-2020, SEC.9.
IN Code § 25-23-1-0.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter

Sec. 0.1. The amendments made to this chapter by P.L.185-1993 shall not be construed to limit the authority of a registered nurse to perform services that a registered nurse was authorized to perform under this article before April 30, 1993.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.408.
IN Code § 25-23-1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-1. Definitions

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter:(a) "Board" means the Indiana state board of nursing.(b) "Advanced practice registered nurse" means:(1) a nurse practitioner;(2) a certified nurse midwife;(3) a clinical nurse specialist; or(4) a certified registered nurse anesthetist;who is a registered nurse qualified to practice nursing in a specialty role based upon the additional knowledge and skill gained through a formal organized program of study and clinical experience, or the equivalent as determined by the board, which does not limit but extends or expands the function of the nurse which may be initiated by the client or provider in settings that shall include hospital outpatient clinics and health maintenance organizations. Notwithstanding any other law, this subsection does not add to the powers and duties or scope of practice of certified registered nurse anesthetists as described in section 30 of this chapter.(c) "Human response" means those signs, symptoms, behaviors, and processes that denote the individual's interaction with the environment.Formerly: Acts 1949, c.159, s.1; Acts 1971, P.L.376, SEC.1; Acts 1974, P.L.119, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.228, SEC.1; P.L.169-1985, SEC.63; P.L.185-1993, SEC.2; P.L.232-2013, SEC.18; P.L.58-2014, SEC.7; P.L.129-2018, SEC.28.
IN Code § 25-23-1-1.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-1.1. Additional Definitions

Sec. 1.1. (a) As used in this chapter, "registered nurse" means a person who holds a valid license issued under this chapter or IC 25-42 and who bears primary responsibility and accountability for nursing practices based on specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, and behavioral sciences.(b) As used in this chapter, "registered nursing" means performance of services which include but are not limited to:(1) assessing health conditions;(2) deriving a nursing diagnosis;(3) executing a nursing regimen through the selection, performance, and management of nursing actions based on nursing diagnoses;(4) advocating the provision of health care services through collaboration with or referral to other health professionals;(5) executing regimens delegated by a physician with an unlimited license to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine, a licensed dentist, a licensed chiropractor, a licensed optometrist, or a licensed podiatrist;(6) teaching, administering, supervising, delegating, and evaluating nursing practice;(7) delegating tasks which assist in implementing the nursing, medical, or dental regimen; or(8) performing acts which are approved by the board or by the board in collaboration with the medical licensing board of Indiana.(c) As used in this chapter, "assessing health conditions" means the collection of data through means such as interviews, observation, and inspection for the purpose of:(1) deriving a nursing diagnosis;(2) identifying the need for additional data collection by nursing personnel; and(3) identifying the need for additional data collection by other health professionals.(d) As used in this chapter, "nursing regimen" means preventive, restorative, maintenance, and promotion activities which include meeting or assisting with self-care needs, counseling, and teaching.(e) As used in this chapter, "nursing diagnosis" means the identification of needs which are amenable to nursing regimen.As added by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.158. Amended by P.L.169-1985, SEC.64; P.L.181-2002, SEC.3; P.L.1-2007, SEC.170; P.L.134-2008, SEC.26; P.L.156-2020, SEC.101.
IN Code § 25-23-1-1.2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-1.2. "Licensed Practical Nurse"

Sec. 1.2. As used in this chapter, "licensed practical nurse" means a person who holds a valid license issued under this chapter or IC 25-42 and who functions at the direction of:(1) a registered nurse;(2) a physician with an unlimited license to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine;(3) a licensed dentist;(4) a licensed chiropractor;(5) a licensed optometrist; or(6) a licensed podiatrist;in the performance of activities commonly performed by practical nurses and requiring special knowledge or skill.As added by P.L.169-1985, SEC.65. Amended by P.L.181-2002, SEC.4; P.L.1-2007, SEC.171; P.L.134-2008, SEC.27; P.L.156-2020, SEC.102.
IN Code § 25-23-1-1.3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-1.3. "Practical Nursing"

Sec. 1.3. As used in this chapter, "practical nursing" means the performance of services commonly performed by practical nurses, including:(1) contributing to the assessment of the health status of individuals or groups;(2) participating in the development and modification of the strategy of care;(3) implementing the appropriate aspects of the strategy of care;(4) maintaining safe and effective nursing care; and(5) participating in the evaluation of responses to the strategy of care.As added by P.L.169-1985, SEC.66.
IN Code § 25-23-1-1.4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-1.4. "Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist"

Sec. 1.4. As used in this chapter, "certified registered nurse anesthetist" means a registered nurse who:(1) is a graduate of a nurse anesthesia educational program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs or its predecessor;(2) is properly certified by successfully completing the certification examination administered by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists or its predecessor; and(3) is properly certified and in compliance with criteria for biennial recertification, as defined by the Council on Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists.As added by P.L.185-1993, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.177-2009, SEC.42.
IN Code § 25-23-1-1.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-1.5. "Inspect Program"

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "INSPECT program" means the Indiana scheduled prescription electronic collection and tracking program established by IC 25-1-13-4.As added by P.L.82-2016, SEC.5.
IN Code § 25-23-1-1.6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-1.6. "Forensic Nurse"

Sec. 1.6. As used in this chapter, "forensic nurse" means a registered nurse licensed under section 11 of this chapter who meets the requirements of section 35 of this chapter.As added by P.L.90-2021, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-23-1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-2. Board Established; Members

Sec. 2. (a) There is established the Indiana state board of nursing consisting of nine (9) members appointed by the governor as follows, each to serve a term under IC 25-1-6.5:(1) Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3, six (6) of the board members must be registered nurses who are committed to advancing and safeguarding the nursing profession as a whole. One (1) of the members appointed under this subdivision must be an advanced practice registered nurse who has, or has had, prescriptive authority.(2) Two (2) of the board's members must be licensed practical nurses.(3) One (1) member of the board, to represent the general public, must be a resident of this state and not be associated with nursing in any way other than as a consumer.(b) A member of the board may be removed under IC 25-1-6.5-4.Formerly: Acts 1949, c.159, s.2; Acts 1971, P.L.376, SEC.2. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.159; P.L.169-1985, SEC.67; P.L.185-1993, SEC.4; P.L.158-2003, SEC.4; P.L.249-2019, SEC.99; P.L.131-2020, SEC.8.
IN Code § 25-23-1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-3. Vacancies

Sec. 3. (a) At any time there is a vacancy, the Indiana State Nurses' Association shall recommend to the governor a list of qualified registered nurses for appointment to the board in the number of not less than twice the number of registered nurse vacancies to be filled.(b) At any time there is a vacancy, the Indiana Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses' shall recommend to the governor a list of qualified licensed practical nurses and nurse educators of Practical Nurse Programs for appointment to the board in the number of not less than twice the number of vacancies to be filled.Formerly: Acts 1949, c.159, s.3; Acts 1971, P.L.376, SEC.3. As amended by P.L.249-2019, SEC.100.
IN Code § 25-23-1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-4. Qualifications of Members of Board; Oath

Sec. 4. (a) Each registered nurse member of the board required by section 2 of this chapter must:(1) be a citizen of the United States;(2) be a resident of Indiana; and(3) have:(A) graduated from an accredited educational program for the preparation of practitioners of professional nursing;(B) been licensed as a registered nurse in Indiana;(C) had at least five (5) years successful experience since graduation in administering, teaching, or practicing in an educational program to prepare practitioners of nursing or in administering or practicing in nursing service; and(D) been actively engaged in the activities described in clause (C) at any time during the five (5) years immediately preceding the member's initial appointment to the board.(b) Each licensed practical nurse member of the board required by section 2 of this chapter must:(1) be a citizen of the United States;(2) be a resident of Indiana; and(3) have:(A) graduated from an accredited educational program for the preparation of practitioners of practical nursing;(B) been licensed as a licensed practical nurse in Indiana;(C) had at least five (5) years successful experience as a practitioner of practical nursing since graduation; and(D) been actively engaged in practical nursing at any time during the five (5) years immediately preceding the member's initial appointment to the board.(c) Before entering upon the discharge of official duties, each member of the board shall file the constitutional oath of office in the office of the secretary of state.Formerly: Acts 1949, c.159, s.4; Acts 1971, P.L.376, SEC.4. As amended by P.L.169-1985, SEC.68; P.L.131-2020, SEC.9.
IN Code § 25-23-1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-5. Meetings; Officers; Quorum

Sec. 5. (a) The board shall meet annually. At its first meeting of the calendar year, it shall elect from the membership a president, a vice president, and a secretary. It shall hold such other meetings during the year as may be necessary for the transaction of its business.(b) Five (5) members of the board constitute a quorum. An affirmative vote of a majority of the members appointed to the board is required for action of the board.Formerly: Acts 1949, c.159, s.5; Acts 1971, P.L.376, SEC.5. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.160; P.L.169-1985, SEC.69; P.L.149-1987, SEC.56; P.L.158-2003, SEC.5.
IN Code § 25-23-1-7.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-7.1. Rules and Regulations

Sec. 7.1. The board may adopt rules and regulations applicable to nurse practitioners.As added by Acts 1981, P.L.228, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-23-1-7.3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-7.3. Requirements for Nurse Faculty Member Without Master's Degree to Teach Clinical Courses in Eligible Associate Degree Registered Nursing Program

Sec. 7.3. (a) The following definitions apply throughout this section:(1) "Eligible associate degree registered nursing program" means an associate degree registered nursing program that:(A) is accredited by the board; and(B) has an annual rate of successful completion of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) score of at least eighty percent (80%).(2) "Qualified nurse educator certificate program" means a nurse educator certificate program that:(A) is provided by an accredited institution; and(B) requires at least fifteen (15) credit hours for completion.(b) Notwithstanding 848 IAC 1-2-13(b), and subject to the approval of the board, an individual who holds a bachelor of science in nursing without having attained a master's degree in nursing may teach clinical courses in an eligible associate degree registered nursing program if:(1) subject to subsection (c), the individual:(A) is enrolled in a qualified nurse educator certificate program; and(B) completes the qualified nurse educator certificate program within two (2) years after the individual's hire date;(2) the individual has completed a qualified nurse educator certificate program; or(3) the individual is enrolled in a master's degree nursing program.(c) An individual described in subsection (b)(1) must:(1) show progress toward completion of the qualified nurse educator certificate program throughout the two (2) year period beginning on the individual's hire date; and(2) upon completion of the qualified nurse educator certificate program, enroll in a master's degree nursing program.(d) This section expires June 30, 2023.As added by P.L.174-2018, SEC.42. Amended by P.L.216-2021, SEC.48.
IN Code § 25-23-1-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-10. Compensation of Board Members

Sec. 10. (a) Each member of the board who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). Such a member is also entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the department of administration and approved by the state budget agency.(b) Each member of the board who is a state employee but who is not a member of the general assembly is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the department of administration and approved by the state budget agency.Formerly: Acts 1949, c.159, s.10; Acts 1971, P.L.376, SEC.9. As amended by P.L.149-1987, SEC.58.
IN Code § 25-23-1-10.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-10.5. Temporary Permits

Sec. 10.5. (a) The board may issue a temporary permit to practice as a nurse to a nurse licensed to practice in another state or territory of the United States, who has applied to the board for licensure by endorsement and submitted proof of current licensure to the board. The permit is valid for ninety (90) days after issuance or upon denial of licensure by the board. The permit may be renewed by the board, for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days, if, in the determination of the board, it is not possible to complete the application process in that time period.(b) Persons holding a temporary permit to practice as a nurse are subject to the disciplinary provisions of this chapter and IC 25-1-9.(c) The board may establish by rule under IC 4-22-2 application procedures and requirements for the issuance of temporary permits under this section.As added by P.L.169-1985, SEC.71. Amended by P.L.149-1987, SEC.59; P.L.152-1988, SEC.16; P.L.48-1991, SEC.38; P.L.243-1995, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-23-1-13.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-13.1. Certified Nurse Midwives

Sec. 13.1. (a) An applicant who desires to practice certified nurse midwifery shall present to the board the applicant's license as a registered nurse and a diploma earned by the applicant from a school of midwifery approved or licensed by the board or licensing agency for midwives that is located in any state.(b) The applicant shall submit to an examination in certified nurse midwifery prescribed or administered by the board. If the application and qualifications are approved by the board, the applicant is entitled to receive a license that allows the applicant to practice midwifery as a certified nurse midwife.(c) The board shall adopt rules under section 7 of this chapter:(1) defining the scope of practice of a certified nurse midwife; and(2) for implementing this section.(d) A certified nurse who holds a license to practice midwifery under this section (formerly referred to as a "midwife" before the repeal of IC 34-18-2-19) shall, beginning July 1, 2013, be known as a "certified nurse midwife".As added by P.L.185-1993, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.232-2013, SEC.19.
IN Code § 25-23-1-16.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-16.1. Expiration of License; Renewal; Fee

Sec. 16.1. (a) Subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e), a license to practice as a registered nurse expires on October 31 in each odd-numbered year. Failure to renew the license on or before the expiration date will automatically render the license invalid without any action by the board.(b) Subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e), a license to practice as a licensed practical nurse expires on October 31 in each even-numbered year. Failure to renew the license on or before the expiration date will automatically render the license invalid without any action by the board.(c) The procedures and fee for renewal shall be set by the board. If the license being renewed is a multistate license (as defined in IC 25-42-1-11) under IC 25-42 (Nurse Licensure Compact), a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25) must be paid in addition to the fee for renewal set by the board.(d) At the time of license renewal, each registered nurse and each licensed practical nurse shall pay a renewal fee, a portion of which shall be for the rehabilitation of impaired registered nurses and impaired licensed practical nurses. The lesser of the following amounts from fees collected under this subsection shall be deposited in the impaired nurses account of the state general fund established by section 34 of this chapter:(1) Twenty-five percent (25%) of the license renewal fee per license renewed under this section.(2) The cost per license to operate the impaired nurses program, as determined by the Indiana professional licensing agency.As added by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.168. Amended by P.L.169-1985, SEC.74; P.L.149-1987, SEC.62; P.L.127-1994, SEC.2; P.L.181-2002, SEC.8; P.L.1-2006, SEC.451; P.L.134-2008, SEC.31; P.L.177-2015, SEC.49; P.L.135-2019, SEC.4.
IN Code § 25-23-1-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-17. Receipts; Use and Disposition

Sec. 17. All moneys received shall be deposited with the treasurer of state at the end of each month and be placed by him in the general fund of the state. The expenses of said board shall be paid from the general fund upon appropriation being made therefrom in the manner provided for the making of such appropriations.Formerly: Acts 1949, c.159, s.17. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.169.
IN Code § 25-23-1-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 23. Nurses|Chapter 1. Licensing of Nurses; Creation of Board; Education Programs|25-23-1-18. Failure to Renew License; Reinstatement; Fee

Sec. 18. (a) Subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e), any person who fails to renew a license before it expires shall be reinstated by the board upon meeting the requirements under IC 25-1-8-6.(b) A person who fails to apply to reinstate a license under this section within three (3) years after the date it expires may be issued a license by the board if the person meets the requirements under IC 25-1-8-6.Formerly: Acts 1949, c.159, s.18; Acts 1951, c.34, s.4; Acts 1971, P.L.376, SEC.15; Acts 1975, P.L.272, SEC.4. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.170; P.L.169-1985, SEC.75; P.L.48-1991, SEC.40; P.L.33-1993, SEC.32; P.L.269-2001, SEC.17; P.L.177-2015, SEC.50.