Louisiana § RS 37:929 - Exceptions
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:929 — Exceptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 37:929. Exceptions
The provisions of this Part shall not apply to:
(1) Gratuitous nursing by friends or members of the family.
(2) The incidental care of the sick by individuals primarily employed as domestic workers.
(3)(a) The rendering of nursing assistance by any individual in the case of immediate emergency.
(b) The rendering of nursing assistance by any individual in a disaster in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the board.
(4) The practice of nursing as an integral part of a program of study by student nurses enrolled in an approved school of nursing; however, the board shall have jurisdiction to assert a disciplinary action over a student nurse who violates any provisions of this Part.
(5) The practice of nursing in this state by any legally qualified nurse of another state who accompanies and cares for a patient temporarily residing in this state during a period not to exceed six months, if such nurse does not represent or hold himself out as a nurse licensed to practice in this state.
(6) Caring for the sick in accordance with tenets or practices of any church or religious denomination which teaches reliance upon spiritual means for healing, provided the individual does not prescribe or administer drugs or medicine, or assist in surgical or physical operations, assume the title of, or hold himself out to be a registered nurse or advanced practice registered nurse.
(7) The practice of nursing by a legally qualified registered nurse or advanced practice registered nurse of another state who is employed by the United States government, or any bureau, division, or agency thereof, while in the discharge of his or her official duties.
(8) The practice of any currently licensed registered nurse or advanced practice registered nurse of another state who is employed by an individual, agency, or corporation located in another state and whose employment responsibilities include transporting clients to, from, or throughout the state.
(9) The practice of any currently licensed registered nurse or advanced practice registered nurse of another state who provides or attends educational programs or provides consultative services within the state for a period as determined by the board. Neither the education nor consultation may include providing or directing nursing care or developing or revising nursing care policies.
(10) The performance of advanced practice nursing functions by licensed registered nurses who are advanced practice registered nurse students under the supervision of a qualified instructor or preceptor as a part of a program of study preparing individuals for the advanced practice of registered nursing.
Acts 1976, No. 351, §1; Acts 1995, No. 633, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1996; Acts 1999, No. 315, §1, eff. June 16, 1999; Acts 2022, No. 271, §2.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 37:929
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:929 cover?
Section RS 37:929 ("Exceptions") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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