30 Miss. Code. R. 2840-1.6 - Emergency Practice

A. For purposes of Rule 1.6, emergency shall mean the threat of loss of life, limb, or vision.

B. Advanced practice registered nurses may assume and perform specific functions and procedures in the event of an emergency which are beyond basic professional nursing preparation, provided that:

1) The licensee acts in collaboration with or in the absence of an advanced practice clinician;

2) The licensee has the education, training, competency, and skills required to perform the function and procedure;

(a) The education, training, competency, and skills must align with current national standards for emergency nursing practice;

(b) The education, training, competency, and skills must be supported by official documentation;

3) The licensee practices in accordance with the appropriate education, training, policy, and procedure established by the employing organization's curriculum, which must align with current national standards for emergency nursing practice;

4) The function or procedure is not otherwise prohibited by law.

Notes

30 Miss. Code. R. 2840-1.6

Miss. Code Ann. § 73-15-17 (1972, as amended).

Adopted 7/11/2024