Indiana § 25-23-1-1.2 - "Licensed practical nurse"
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 25-23-1-1.2 — "Licensed practical nurse", with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 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.
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