Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-311
This is the official text of Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8-311, part of Maryland’s Code, Health Occupations — governs the licensing of healthcare professionals.
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§8–311.
Official statutory text
(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, a license to practice licensed practical nursing authorizes the licensed practical nurse to practice licensed practical nursing while the license is effective.
(b) (1) The licensed practical nurse is a recognized member of the health professional team and performs an integral part of nursing.
(2) Except as provided in the rules and regulations of the Board adopted under § 8-205 of this title, a licensed practical nurse may practice licensed practical nursing only in a team relationship with at least one licensed health professional who is not a licensed practical nurse.
(c) A licensed practical nurse may administer treatment or medication only if the treatment or medication is prescribed by an individual who is authorized by law to prescribe medication or treatment.
(d) A licensed practical nurse may teach or supervise commensurate with the education and demonstrated competencies of the licensed practical nurse.
(e) A licensed practical nurse may practice practical nursing using only the name in which the license has been issued.
(b) (1) The licensed practical nurse is a recognized member of the health professional team and performs an integral part of nursing.
(2) Except as provided in the rules and regulations of the Board adopted under § 8-205 of this title, a licensed practical nurse may practice licensed practical nursing only in a team relationship with at least one licensed health professional who is not a licensed practical nurse.
(c) A licensed practical nurse may administer treatment or medication only if the treatment or medication is prescribed by an individual who is authorized by law to prescribe medication or treatment.
(d) A licensed practical nurse may teach or supervise commensurate with the education and demonstrated competencies of the licensed practical nurse.
(e) A licensed practical nurse may practice practical nursing using only the name in which the license has been issued.
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