South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY
Article 20:48 - NURSES
Chapter 20:48:04 - The practice of nursing
Section 20:48:04:07 - Tasks which may not be performed by licensed practical nurses
Universal Citation: SD Admin Rules 20:48:04:07
Current through Register Vol. 50, page 114, March 25, 2024
A licensed practical nurse may not:
(1) administer the following intravenous therapy fluids, medications, agents, or drug classifications:
(a) Antiarrhythmics;
(b) Antineoplastic chemotherapy;
(c) Biologics, including immunotherapy;
(d) Fibrinolytics;
(e) Immunoglobulins;
(f) Investigative, including experimental;
(g) Oxytocics;
(h) Paralytics;
(i) Thrombolytics;
(j) Tocolytics; and
(k) Vasoactives;
(2) Titrate intravenous dosages of medications or agents;
(3) Administer medications for the purpose of inducing moderate sedation, deep sedation, or general anesthesia;
(4) Administer fluids, medication, or agents via an epidural, intrathecal, intraosseous, umbilical, or ventricular reservoir; and
(5) Insert or remove midline intravenous catheter, peripherally inserted central line catheter, or other type of central line catheter.
General Authority: SDCL 36-9-21.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-9-1.1, 36-9-4.
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