24.159.1003 PURPOSE OF STANDARDS OF NURSING PRACTICE FOR THE PRACTICAL NURSE (1) The purpose of the standards is to: (a) establish minimum acceptable levels of safe and effective practice for the practical nurse; and (b) serve as a guide for the board to evaluate safe and effective nursing care. History: 37-1-131, 37-8-202, MCA; IMP, 37-1-131, 37-8-202, MCA; NEW, 1985 MAR p. 1556, Eff. 10/18/85; TRANS, from Commerce, & AMD, 2006 MAR p. 2035, Eff. 8/25/06; AMD, 2008 MAR p. 1709, Eff. 8/15/08. |