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24.159.1005    STANDARDS RELATED TO THE PRACTICAL NURSE'S RESPONSIBILITIES AS A MEMBER OF THE HEALTH TEAM

(1) The practical nurse shall:

(a) have knowledge of the statutes and rules governing nursing and function within the legal boundaries of practical nursing practice;

(b) accept responsibility for individual nursing actions and competence;

(c) function under the supervision of a registered nurse, physician, dentist, osteopath, or podiatrist;

(d) consult with registered nurses and/or other health team members and seek guidance as necessary;

(e) obtain instruction and supervision as necessary when implementing nursing techniques or practices;

(f) function as a member of the health team;

(g) contribute to the formulation, interpretation, implementation, and evaluation of the objectives and policies related to practical nursing practice within the employment setting;

(h) participate in the evaluation of nursing through peer review;

(i) report unsafe nursing practice to the board and unsafe practice conditions to recognized authorities;

(j) report the practice of nursing by unlicensed individuals to the board;

(k) conduct practice without discrimination on the basis of age, race, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, or handicap;

(l) respect the dignity and rights of clients regardless of social or economic status, personal attributes, or nature of health problems;

(m) respect the client's right to privacy by protecting confidential information, unless obligated by law to disclose such information; and

(n) respect the property of clients, family, significant others, and the employer.

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.

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