South Carolina § 40-33-44 - Exceptions to supervision requirements for licensed practical nurses.
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§ 40-33-44. Exceptions to supervision requirements for licensed practical nurses.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, requiring the practice of practical nursing to be performed under the direction of an advanced practice registered nurse, registered nurse, licensed physician, or licensed dentist, a licensed practical nurse may provide nursing care authorized for licensed practical nurses under this chapter without the on-site supervision of an advanced practice registered nurse, registered nurse, licensed physician, or licensed dentist in:
(1) home or residential settings, if a registered nurse has approved the plan of care;
(2) public schools and in institutions and facilities of the Department of Juvenile Justice and Department of Corrections, if the licensed practical nurse follows the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the employing entity and if a registered nurse is available on call by telecommunications.
HISTORY: 2004 Act No. 225, SECTION 1.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 40-33-44 ("Exceptions to supervision requirements for licensed practical nurses.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. 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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